11 October 2026
Cloudy with the odd shower, clearing to fine late afternoon. Northerlies turning westerly in the afternoon, dying out early evening.
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1 / 2Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area
Cowshed Bay Campsite
Explore Kenepuru Sound by boat, walk or mountain bike the nearby Queen Charlotte Track or relax by the water surrounded by native bush.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
20
Dogs
Not allowed
Alerts for Cowshed Bay Campsite
Cowshed Bay Campsite temporary closures
Cowshed Bay Campsite will be closed between 27 October and 13 November 2026 for the replacement of the wastewater system. First published on 9 September 2026.
No showers available at Cowshed Bay Campsite
Showers are not currently available at this site. First published on 6 January 2026. Last reviewed on 4 August 2026.
Queen Charlotte Track landslips
Due to recent storms, there are small landslips on the Queen Charlotte Track above Tawa Bay, between Resolution Inlet and Furneaux Lodge in Endeavour Inlet. Visitors should continue to use caution and cross these areas without delay. First published on 15 June 2026. Last reviewed on 2 October 2026.
Cowshed Bay Campsite temporary closures
Cowshed Bay Campsite will be closed between 27 October and 13 November 2026 for the replacement of the wastewater system. First published on 9 September 2026.
Marlborough forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 4:35 pm
12 October 2026
Fine, but some early morning valley fog possible. Light winds, then northerlies developing in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Mainly fine, but isolated showers in the morning. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain from morning. Northerlies.
15 October 2026
Isolated showers turning to rain in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, turning southerly in the afternoon.
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About Cowshed Bay Campsite
Explore Kenepuru Sound by boat, walk or mountain bike the nearby Queen Charlotte Track or relax by the water surrounded by native bush.
Dog access at Cowshed Bay Campsite
No dogs.
Facilities at Cowshed Bay Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Shower - cold
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
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