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French Pass & D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

Located in the Marlborough region

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Introduction

Enjoy water activities from scenic coastal campsites at Te Aumiti/French Pass or on the more remote D'Urville Island.

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French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves

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French Pass Campsite

This campsite is a great base for boating, fishing, swimming and kayaking and is the gateway to Rangitoto ki te Tonga/D’Urville Island.

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Lucky Bay Campsite

Small, scenic campsite with great views, popular with sea kayakers and boaties. Catherine Cove Resort and French Pass are nearby.

Category:Basic

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Mill Arm Campsite

Picturesque, remote campsite near the head of Mill Arm with well formed flat campsites and stunning views. Good fishing, hunting and tramping nearby.

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Current Basin, southern end of D'Urville Island

A 76 hectare restricted hunting area on D'Urville Island in Marlborough.

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D'Urville Island hunting

Red deer and feral pigs are common and can be found throughout D'Urville Island at any time of the year.

Species:Deer - Red, Pigs

Getting there

To reach Te Aumiti/French Pass, turn off SH6 north of Rai Valley into Ronga Rd which becomes Croiselles–French Pass Rd and follow 60 km to the end. Boat to D'Urville Island.

Commercial operators

Guided activities and tours

Driftwood Eco-Tours

Guided day walks and canoeing/ kayaking in Nelson, Marlborough, Wairau Lagoons Wetland Management Reserve, personally guided multiday day tours of Farewell Spit and D'Urville Island.
www.driftwoodecotours.co.nz
Activities: Bird and wildlife watching; Guided walks; Historic sites; Kayaking and canoeing; Scenic and nature tours
Services: Guided activities and tours

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