Rarangi Campsite

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The big old pines along the beach front

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Camp next to a beach. Fish, walk, picnic, surf or walk to Monkey Bay.

Take in the beautiful Cloudy Bay area, great walking on the beach, not far from Blenheim.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim
Categories	Basic Camping
Operating Season And Hours	All year.

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Accommodation

Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 20.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Johanna

Ranking: 9/10

February - We had a great one-night stay, although very windy.

When we arrived, a volunteer from DOC came by to inform us about the place and explain a lot of walks and caves with glow worms near the area. Amazing!

The campsite is right next to a beautiful, long beach with dark sand. Sunrise over the sea and sunset over the mountains. We enjoyed!

The facilites were great, clean flush toilets, cold shower (not the worst I've had) and sinks. A lot of campers when we were here, both tents, campervans and motorhomes. Easy access and worth the money. We had a Conservation Campsite Pass.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

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Francois & Caroline

United Kingdom

Ranking: 9/10

Very nice campsite close to Picton. Good and clean facilities (toilets - we didn't use the shower).
Lovely DOC manager who recommended to us to enjoy 'free' glowworme caves next to the campsite and to enjoy sunrise on the beach early in the morning.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

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Cefa

Ranking: 10/10

Very nice site. Love the way it is sectioned out for different sized campers and tent sites. Very nice toilets block with a shower..cold but if you need one..better than nothing :) Nice easy walk to the beach. Close to the ferry, which makes it a nice spot to either start your adventure in the South Island or to end it.

Reviewed 11 months ago

J W Peters

Ranking: 10/10

Brillant camp, close to beach, hard stands for big vans, clean grounds, toilets and cold showers.
Manager a lovely man and pets welcome.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

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Carol Brislane

Australia

Ranking: 9/10

Upgraded campsite and facilities excellent. Right next to the beach. Can get a bit windy but can pick your spot. Camp hosts in attendance to collect fees. Good walks along beach. Good stopping point prior to, or after taking picton ferry

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Shauna Stueve

Ranking: 9/10

The campsite itself is nice and simple. Clean bathrooms and a clean cold shower. The host is very sweet and she is informative. The surroundings at this site are amazing, and really the reason why you should visit. Green hills and a peaceful coastline. You can't see the ocean from your campsite, but just pull a chair a bit up by a few feet and your view is amazing. Take the hike into Whites Bay for a workout and breathtaking views. It takes about 45 minutes to a hour each way, but longer if you want to enjoy the beautiful sandy beach at Whites Bay. Also, there are stairs next to the campsite leading to an amazing view and a small beach. This is a great spot for a night for a hike and after wine tasting.

Reviewed about 2 years ago

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Kath Dawson

Ranking: 7/10

OK spot, sea nearby and so are a few walking tracks. Be aware that the one to White Bay from the campsite is a straight up climb, take plenty of water. Toilets are reasonable, cold showers. Blenheim and Picton areas are nearby for exploring.

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

Craig Ferry

United Kingdom

Ranking: 6/10

It is what it is...... cold shower is somewhat of a nice touch next to the ocean. Peaceful, if you are on a budget then just stay here.

Reviewed almost 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

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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 😍

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Feature	Value	Info
Conservation Campsite Pass	Free with Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass	Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass
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.
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.
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	Is there fresh water available? Yes
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dogs permitted with DOC permit. Keep your dog on a leash at all times and clean up after it.	Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dogs permitted with DOC permit. Keep your dog on a leash at all times and clean up after it.
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes	Can vehicles drive in? Yes
Shower	Cold shower Is there a shower at this location? Cold shower At least one cold shower is available.	Is there a shower at this location? Cold shower At least one cold shower is available.
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.
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.
Powered Sites	Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Does this establishment have powered sites? No
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
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. 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. 20 sites

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