10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy. Showers about the Sounds, spreading to the inland ranges this morning, possibly heavy about the inland ranges from afternoon. Northeasterlies, strong at times about the Kaikoura Coast from afternoon.
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Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area
Walk or mountain bike in to this backcountry campsite in the Marlborough Sounds. Access is from the Queen Charlotte Track. There is no drive in access.
Category
Backcountry
Booking
Required
Dogs
Not allowed
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 10:55 am
10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy. Showers about the Sounds, spreading to the inland ranges this morning, possibly heavy about the inland ranges from afternoon. Northeasterlies, strong at times about the Kaikoura Coast from afternoon.
11 October 2026
Showers becoming isolated with longer fine breaks in the morning, but possibly heavy and thundery with hail about the Kaikoura Coast from afternoon. Northerlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northerlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, turning to rain in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, dying out in the evening.
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Walk or mountain bike in to this backcountry campsite in the Marlborough Sounds. Access is from the Queen Charlotte Track. There is no drive in access.
No dogs.
Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.