Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Camping, Molesworth Station

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Cobb Cottage Camping Ground

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Camp near the original cob homestead built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Farm Park boundary

A remote campsite next to the historic cob homestead, within NZ's largest farm.

Molesworth Station 122 km from Blenheim.

Access road is unsuited to caravans or vehicles over 7 metres long.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim
Categories	Basic Camping
Operating Season And Hours	Saturday of Labour Weekend to Easter Monday or the second Sunday in April, whichever is the later date.

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Accommodation

Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 20. This campsite is only open when the Acheron Road is open. Weather related conditions and fire threats can close it at any time. Phone +64 3 572 9100 to check if the road is open. Tour operators take tours at other times of year.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Tony

Ranking: 10/10

Amazing views. Long drops clean and smell good. Water tastes great. Staff super friendly and helpful. Woman gave me homegrown peaches. Definitely worth the drive.

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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Roeland Driessen

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Great DOC site in the middle of nature. After a long ride on a dirt road the camping is exactly what we expected. Very friendly rangers.

Reviewed about 4 years ago

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Jan Towers

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Toilet only. Beautiful!

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in April 2014

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Mark Towers

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Basic but just magic vistas.

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in March 2014

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HamishK

New Zealand

Ranking: 8/10

The quiet of the high country! No frills but perfect after a long day through the 'blue borage' (actually 'vipers bugloss') meadows of the magical Molesworth.

Reviewed about 7 years ago

mawueth

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Travelled from Hanmer End, lunched at Acheron Cob Cottage, beautiful spot for camping, but we chose to drive on to Cob Cottage at the other end.
Drive was amazingly scenic, fairly good gravel road.
Campsite was great, really friendly Rangers, good toilet facility, peaceful and good water.
Totally recommend to anyone thinking of doing this trip.

Reviewed about 7 years ago

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

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Marlborough ▷ Blenheim

Feature	Value	Info
Campsite Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes	Can vehicles drive in? Yes
WiFi Internet	No WiFi What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - Boil or treat before drinking	Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - Boil or treat before drinking
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No Access road unsuitable for vehicles over 7 m long.	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No Access road unsuitable for vehicles over 7 m long.
Dump Station	Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No	Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
Powered Sites	Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Does this establishment have powered sites? No
Booking Required	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.
Maximum Sites Available	16 to 20 sites How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.
Shower	No shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.

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