Elie Bay Road in Marlborough District

Elie Bay Road in Marlborough District is a gravelled minor road. It runs in a north-south direction starting from Hopai Road and ends at Crail Bay Road.

Road Type
minor road
Route
north-south

Campsite

  • Ferndale. Camp beside a sandy beach (rare in the Sounds) that is sheltered from the norwesterly wind. Enjoy short walks, picnicking and water-based activities. – approx. 6,1 km.
  • Waimaru Campsite – approx. 7,3 km.
  • Picnic Bay Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching. – approx. 8,3 km.
  • Nikau Cove Campsite (tents allowed, caravans allowed). This flat campsite is in a sheltered bay and offers a good base for exploring the area by sea or land. – approx. 8,5 km.
  • Jacobs Bay Campsite. Enjoy short walks and water-based activities at this campsite, which is sheltered from the prevailing northwest winds. – approx. 9,0 km.
  • Freecamping self-contained at Kenepuru Road – approx. 9,2 km.
  • Mistletoe Camping Eco (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 9,6 km.
  • Black Rock Campsite. Walk or mountain bike to this campsite from the Queen Charlotte Track in the Marlborough Sounds. There is no drive in access. – approx. 9,8 km.
  • Kumutoto Bay Campsite. A sheltered east-facing bay with a short walk, boating, water skiing and fishing opportunities close by. – approx. 10,4 km.
  • Kauauroa Bay Campsite. This is a basic campsite in the Sounds area. Campsite for boaties and sea kayakers in a peaceful setting. – approx. 11,0 km.
  • Pipi Beach Campsite. This scenic campsite is a great base for water-based activities and picnicking. – approx. 11,1 km.
  • Kenepuru Head Campsite (limited wheelchair access, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Picturesque setting and a great base for a range of activities, including boating, fishing, walking and mountain biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track. – approx. 11,8 km.

Viewpoint

  • Shamrock Ridge – approx. 8,6 km.
  • Fitz's Folly – approx. 8,7 km.
  • Onahau Lokout – approx. 8,9 km.
  • Nikau View – approx. 9,1 km.
  • Blackrock Station – approx. 10,9 km.
  • Manuka Lane – approx. 12,7 km.

Picnic site

  • Kumutoto Bay Picnic Area – approx. 11,0 km.

Tourist information offices

  • Welcome To Onahau Lookout – approx. 8,9 km.
  • A Forest Giant – approx. 9,5 km.
  • James Vogel Track – approx. 9,6 km.
  • Mistletoe Bay – approx. 9,8 km.

Hotels

  • Te Mahia Resort – approx. 9,1 km.

Ferry terminals

  • Waterfall Bay – approx. 9,7 km.