Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

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2 Face-to-Face

1 Basic Camping

1 Kaikoura

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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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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 ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura
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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Laz.

Ranking: 10/10

Very clean and tidy campsite.

Reviewed 4 months ago and experienced in March 2021

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 over 5 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 almost 7 years ago

Jan Towers

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Toilet only. Beautiful!

Reviewed almost 7 years ago and experienced in April 2014

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Mark Towers

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Basic but just magic vistas.

Reviewed almost 7 years ago and experienced in March 2014

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 over 9 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 almost 10 years ago

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle 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.	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.
Payment Requirement	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.	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.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	16 to 20 sites Maximum Sites Available 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.	Maximum Sites Available 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.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - Boil or treat before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - Boil or treat before drinking
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
Dump Station	No dump station 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 station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.	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 station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.
Booking Required	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.	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.
Powered Sites	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
WiFi Internet	No WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Access road unsuitable for vehicles over 7 m long.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Access road unsuitable for vehicles over 7 m long.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite DOC Campsite Category 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.	DOC Campsite Category 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.

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