Number of tent sites - 50.
Adult |
$10/night |
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Child |
$5/night |
Infant |
FREE |
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Onamalutu Scenic Reserve
zoomThis standard campsite is set in remnant podocarp forest.
The Onamalutu Camping Ground is not far from State Highway 6, this campsite is set on grassy flats, surrounded by established native forest. No fires permitted.
Onamalutu 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.
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 |
Powered Site | Adult | $13.00 to $18.00 per night |
Powered Site | Child | $6.50 to $9.00 per night |
Powered 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 ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim |
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Operating Season And Hours |
All year. |
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Feature | Value | Info |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat 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. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. 50 sites |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump 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 |
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Booking RequiredIs 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 |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 4 powered sites |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes 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. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Sealed and some gravel. |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat 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. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Spacious area
✓ Clean toilets
✓ Nice river access
✓ Good for bird watching
✓ Minimal sandflies
𐄂 Power costs extra
Great views, lovely place.
Nice DOC camp.
Beautiful big grassy field.
Perfect!!
Awesome camp.
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10/10 | 9 |
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9/10 | 7 |
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32% |
8/10 | 4 |
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18% |
7/10 | 1 |
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5% |
6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 1 |
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5% |
5.0/5
Loved this campsite, our favourite stop during our 2 week trip!
Large grassy area, plenty of space for your own privacy. Clean toilets, nice river and small bush walks close by. So much space that would be great for kids. The bird watching is another plus and minimal sandflies. Picnic tables available and taps, power available also for extra cost. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
My partner and I b-lind it off the Ferry and went to a number of camping locations.
This one here was the one we picked for our first night down south. There was so much space onsite and only 7 other people on-site. However, they were a very long way away so we had our own privacy. Great facilities such as a toilet and cleaning station for dishes. Would definitely go back and camp here in the future!
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
5.0/5
Just a beautiful place, so tranquil with places to set up in the sun or shade.
Only four others there so it must be a best kept secret. No worries getting our caravan in.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.5/5
Price: p.p $8,00 and $5,00 for stream for one night Location: it's a big field in the forest, it's quite and peaceful Insects: in the evening a few fly Wc’s: clean, flushing toilets Douche: no but
a sink where you can wash
Reviewed over 4 years ago
4.0/5
Huge grassy field not to far from the main road and all paved roads leading to it.
We were one of 3 groups there so had plenty of space to ourselves! Nice toilet block but grass is quite long so if it rains everything gets wet!!
Reviewed about 5 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful location , big grassy field surrounded by trees.
Lots of flat spots. No phone signal!! Toilets well maintained. Lots of bees and flies. Nice walkways but sadly stream was all dry when we visited. Only 4 other vans there with us and plenty of space.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Super clean bathrooms, amazing open spaces, and a cute picnic table area.
Lots of little flies made it annoying to sit down and eat, so we walked and ate! But it’s much better than dealing with sandflies. Most of these were just harmless little flies. There weren’t many people there so it felt very private. Great cheap place for camping - 8$/person. Would recommend.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Delightful spot only maybe 15mins from Blenheim.
Big space but lots of good little corners to tuck into. Decent toilets & not too many sandflies or mossies. Pretty quiet too.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.5/5
We stayed around New Years, lots of family’s, sandflies and little shade on the big field.
But the short walk to the river is lovely. No showers but the toilets are kept nice.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Loved this campsite, our favourite stop during our 2 week trip!
Large grassy area, plenty of space for your own privacy. Clean toilets, nice river and small bush walks close by. So much space that would be great for kids. The bird watching is another plus and minimal sandflies. Picnic tables available and taps, power available also for extra cost. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
My partner and I b-lind it off the Ferry and went to a number of camping locations.
This one here was the one we picked for our first night down south. There was so much space onsite and only 7 other people on-site. However, they were a very long way away so we had our own privacy. Great facilities such as a toilet and cleaning station for dishes. Would definitely go back and camp here in the future!
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
5.0/5
Just a beautiful place, so tranquil with places to set up in the sun or shade.
Only four others there so it must be a best kept secret. No worries getting our caravan in.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.5/5
Price: p.p $8,00 and $5,00 for stream for one night Location: it's a big field in the forest, it's quite and peaceful Insects: in the evening a few fly Wc’s: clean, flushing toilets Douche: no but
a sink where you can wash
Reviewed over 4 years ago
4.0/5
Huge grassy field not to far from the main road and all paved roads leading to it.
We were one of 3 groups there so had plenty of space to ourselves! Nice toilet block but grass is quite long so if it rains everything gets wet!!
Reviewed about 5 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful location , big grassy field surrounded by trees.
Lots of flat spots. No phone signal!! Toilets well maintained. Lots of bees and flies. Nice walkways but sadly stream was all dry when we visited. Only 4 other vans there with us and plenty of space.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Super clean bathrooms, amazing open spaces, and a cute picnic table area.
Lots of little flies made it annoying to sit down and eat, so we walked and ate! But it’s much better than dealing with sandflies. Most of these were just harmless little flies. There weren’t many people there so it felt very private. Great cheap place for camping - 8$/person. Would recommend.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Delightful spot only maybe 15mins from Blenheim.
Big space but lots of good little corners to tuck into. Decent toilets & not too many sandflies or mossies. Pretty quiet too.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.5/5
We stayed around New Years, lots of family’s, sandflies and little shade on the big field.
But the short walk to the river is lovely. No showers but the toilets are kept nice.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful big grassy field.
It was empty when we were there. Very quiet and blissful! Lots of sandflies though...
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Large open Green space with lots of room for campers.
Quiet, just birds in the morning. About 15 kilometres outside Renwick, on paved road. $8 pp, $5 for electricity.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
Flush toilets, plenty of taps (boil water warning) and outdoor sink for kitchen/laundry.
Large campground with little disturbance from other campers. Powered sites on the right side of the grounds. Nice wonder down to the stream (or maybe it was more like a creek). Negligible number of sandflies. $6 per adult per night.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
5.0/5
Awesome camp.
Clean and sheltered. One of the best we have stayed at.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
5.0/5
Great views, lovely place.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
4.5/5
Perfect!!
Powered sites, a lot of space, WC.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in November 2016
5.0/5
Great place, beautiful open field in a small sheltered valley with soft grass, picnic tables and clean bathrooms.
There are little trails that can allow you to walk along a small stream where you can see small fish and cray fish.
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
4.5/5
great location with many spots, fabulous sunrises possible if conditions are right.
lots of trees around
Reviewed about 8 years ago
4.5/5
Take the road to Mt Richmond Forest Park, to the left after you cross the Wairau river to the north of Renwick.
It's about 10km in, past many farming properties, and signposts come up occasionally to reassure you that you haven't missed it! Huge grassed area, little bushy walks, nice afternoon sunshine, and clean toilet block. Great as last night before the ferry.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.5/5
Onamalutu is a picnic and camping spot with a nicely kept toilet block, a short walk through an attractive fringe of native bush beside a small stream that can disappear in the summer and a fairly large
grassy playing / camping area; but not much else. There are a few power outlets for caravans. A lot of casual visitors come and go during the day. A bit off the beaten track but nice enough for a short stay.
Had a second stay of three nights in January 2016. The stream had been swept clean by a couple of heavy rainfalls which left a string of beautiful swimming holes that can be found by walking upstream. A lovely quiet spot during the week .. the picnic parties turn up in the weekends.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016