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Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

Marlborough, South IslandDOC campsite

Three tents on the grassy shore at Schoolhouse Bay Campsite, with sailing boats in the foreground.

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite viewed from the water, with tents visible on the shore. Boats pictured do not establish landing or mooring rights. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions, access or availability.

Photo: Margot Ferrier / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details

Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Tent camping at Resolution Bay reached by track or boat, without a jetty at the campsite itself.

Campground type
DOC campsite
Setting
Coast
Operator / brand
Department of Conservation
Stay options
Tent
Booking
Advance booking required

Facilities

  • Powered sitesNot available
  • ToiletsAvailable
All facilities & policies

Confirm with the operator: hot showers, showers, shared kitchen, laundry, campfire policy. Missing information does not mean a facility is unavailable.

Powered sites
Not available. DOC lists non-powered tent camping.
Hot showers
Not confirmed. Hot water for showers has not been confirmed. A general shower listing does not establish hot-water availability.
Showers
Not confirmed. Showers have not been verified.
Toilets
Available. DOC lists non-flush toilets.
Shared kitchen
Not confirmed. An equipped shared kitchen has not been verified; bring cooking equipment.
Laundry
Not confirmed. Laundry facilities have not been verified.
Pets
No pets. No dogs; check DOC's separate other-pet and assistance-dog rules.
Campfires
Not confirmed. Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

Before you go

Untreated water

Untreated tap water; boil before drinking and confirm supply before travel.

No pets

No dogs; check DOC's separate other-pet and assistance-dog rules.

Fire safety

Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

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Access & important conditions
  • Queen Charlotte Track landslips above Tawa Bay: follow current DOC advice and do not linger in affected areas.
  • Nearest jetty is at Resolution Bay; reaching camp from it crosses private land with a separate landowner fee.
Fees & booking

Area & getting there

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite

DOC campsite reference point, not a verified entrance or individual pitch.

Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)
Location source & precision
Reference coordinates
-41.11135, 174.22488 (latitude, longitude)
Precision
WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
Location source checked
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By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Tent camping at Resolution Bay reached by track or boat, without a jetty at the campsite itself.
  • Queen Charlotte Track landslips above Tawa Bay: follow current DOC advice and do not linger in affected areas.
  • Nearest jetty is at Resolution Bay; reaching camp from it crosses private land with a separate landowner fee.
Camping styles
tent
Fees
Non-powered camping: NZ$10 per adult aged 18+ per night. Confirm the booking total for your dates.
Water
Untreated tap water; boil before drinking and confirm supply before travel.

Tent camping at Resolution Bay reached by track or boat, without a jetty at the campsite itself.

Arrange the last part of the landing

Schoolhouse Bay is at Resolution Bay on the Queen Charlotte Track. You can arrive by walking, mountain biking or boat, but there is no jetty at the campsite. DOC identifies the nearby Resolution Bay jetty and a walking connection across private land with a separate fee. Ask about that last part of the journey before booking transport, particularly when carrying bulky equipment.

Carry a complete overnight kit

The camp provides non-powered tent space, non-flush toilets and untreated tap water. Pack cooking equipment and a way to boil drinking water, and do not assume a nearby building supplies additional amenities. Keep your load appropriate for the track connection even if most of the journey is by boat. Organise waste storage from the outset so leaving camp does not require improvised packaging.

Read the track notice as well as the booking

The active landslip notice concerns the track above Tawa Bay, between Resolution Inlet and Furneaux Lodge. Check whether your approach uses that section and follow DOC's instruction to cross affected areas cautiously without lingering. Reserve the campsite in advance and budget separately for private access and transport. Leave dogs behind, and do not turn a confirmed campsite booking into an assumption that every connecting route is straightforward.

Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.

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