Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite
Camping, Molesworth Station
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Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite
Camp near the original cob cottage built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Recreation Reserve 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.
Notices
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Charity event on Acheron Road
There will be a charity event taking place on the Acheron Road on Saturday 19 October 2024. The event will involve a number of adapted lawnmowers on the road between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm.
There may also be a larger than normal number of visitors using the Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite on the evening of 18 October 2024.
First published on 13 September 2024. Last reviewed on 20 September 2024. -
Expect logging trucks on Awatere Road
There are logging trucks using Awatere Valley Road on the way to the Molesworth Station/ Acheron Road.
Drive with caution.
First published on 2 October 2024.
DOC Campsite Pricing
Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
DOC Standard Campsite
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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Organisation |
DOC MarlboroughCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura |
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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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Directions Blenheim Office |
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Basic Camping
Reviews
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5.0/5
Situé à un peu moins de 3h de route depuis Blenheim, grand campsite.
2 toilettes sèches et un point d'eau non potable.
Un cadre magnifique et paisible. Je recommande ! :)
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5.0/5
Simply incredible.
Watch out for the overly friendly horses in the field above, which offers a nice sunset view.
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5.0/5
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.
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5.0/5
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.
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4.0/5
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.
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5.0/5
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.
