Butchers Flat Campsite

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Butchers Flat Campsite

Wakamarina Valley

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3 Rankers Reviews

2 Face-to-Face

254 Basic Camping

5 Havelock

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Under the beech trees

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The track down to the river

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Butchers Flat Camping Ground

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A camping site within old gold mining history, at the end of a long winding gravel road. There are plenty of places to camp out on the grass, as well as a few great spots underneath the beech trees. There is a beautiful river down below to swim in but be careful as there are cliffs everywhere. There are warning signs, watch your step.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Havelock
Categories	Basic Camping

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.
Conservation Campsite Pass	Free with Campsite Pass Conservation 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	Conservation 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
Campsite Managing Organisation	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.	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.
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 Is there fresh water available? Yes Untreated water. You may wish to boil or treat it before drinking.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes Untreated water. You may wish to boil or treat it before drinking.
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.
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.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only
Pets	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dog permit required ph 03 520 3002. Dogs must also be on a leash at all times.	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dog permit required ph 03 520 3002. Dogs must also be on a leash at all times.
Large Vehicle Access	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes Gravel, narrow, winding road access.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes Gravel, narrow, winding road access.

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 20.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Alexander

France

Ranking: 8/10

Nice campsite next to a river. A lot of sandflies on the river. Gravel road. Quiet place.

Reviewed about 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

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Markus Frei

Switzerland

Ranking: 6/10

Old goldmining area, access to water for searching for some gold, but bad roads to get there, not really for normal cars or campers.

Reviewed about 7 years ago and experienced in March 2012

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Cymen Crick

New Zealand

Ranking: 9/10

It's a long drive off the main road but if you seek seclusion then it's worth it. Pelorus Camping area is lovely, but busy in the high season. So Butchers Flat is a worthy change up. Lots of space and a lovely river runs alongside.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

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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 😍

Nick Morrison

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