11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, becoming few and far between in the morning, then clearing to fine early evening. Northerlies turning westerly in the afternoon, dying out early evening.
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1 / 5Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area
Ratimera Bay Campsite
A popular site with a long sandy beach for boating, fishing and picnicking.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
12
Dogs
Not allowed
Alerts for Ratimera Bay Campsite
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, 5:43 am
12 October 2026
Fine. Light winds, then northerlies developing in the afternoon.
13 October 2026
Mainly fine, but isolated showers in the morning and afternoon. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Showers developing in the morning. Northerlies developing in the morning.
15 October 2026
Showers, some heavy. Southeasterlies developing.
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About Ratimera Bay Campsite
A popular site with a long sandy beach for boating, fishing and picnicking.
Dog access at Ratimera Bay Campsite
No dogs.
Facilities at Ratimera Bay Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
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Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.