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Butchers Flat Campsite

Wakamarina Valley

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2 Face-to-Face

3 Havelock

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 20.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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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.
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. Untreated water. You may wish to boil or treat it before drinking.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. 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.
Dogs	Dog allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Dog permit required ph 03 520 3002. Dogs must also be on a leash at all times.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Dog permit required ph 03 520 3002. Dogs must also be on a leash at all times.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can 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. Gravel, narrow, winding road access.	Large Vehicle Access Can 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. Gravel, narrow, winding road access.
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

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Kumar

Ranking: 9/10

Great place
Right beside the river
Stayed there a night
And went to check out the river in the morning

Wasps and bee around but they didn't bother us

Rain water collected in the tank (boil before use)

Or use water from the river (fresh water)

$8 for adult
$ 4 for children
Under 4 are free i think.

Reviewed 8 months ago

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Dasha

Ranking: 9/10

Very nice campground with a lot of space. Lots of wasps and sandflies but all very low above the ground. Two toilets and water not suitable for drinking so be prepared. River with crystal clear water so kids can swim. No dump station.

Reviewed 10 months ago

Alexander

France

Ranking: 8/10

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

Reviewed about 5 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 9 years ago and experienced in March 2012

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 10 years ago

DOC Managed

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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Butchers Flat Campsite

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