Wairau Diversion Reserve
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Overnight Freedom Camping on the coast at Wairau Diversion Reserve. Great fishing and white-baiting spot. Good surfing too when there's an easterly swell. Self contained vehicles only and maximum stay of 2 nights in any four week period.
NOTE - Marlborough generally gets particularly parched over summer, so please - NO FIRES
The Wairau Diversion area is located on the northern side of the lower reach of the Diversion. It is
accessed from the intersection of Thomas Road and Neal Road.
The area of the Wairau Diversion at the eastern end of the site is a restricted area for responsible camping. The Wairau Diversion Reserve Restricted Area is part of the reserve from the eastern boundary of the prohibited area adjacent to the Hinepango Wetland stretching in an easterly direction to the Wairau Diversion day use area. The area permitting responsible camping has a fence on its eastern boundary between the day use and the camping area.
No person may responsible camp except in the area shown and must be in a certified self-contained
vehicle.
There is clear signage into the area directing campers to the area allocated for camping.
Vehicle numbers are limited to 75 vehicles.
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La Vie
Ranking: 10/10
Sunsets✔️
Clean
WiFi coverage ✔️
Spacious ✔️
Saturday night stay
Quiet✔️
Valg
Ranking: 7/10
Not a bad place to stop off, a large grassy area with pine trees for shelter or more open at the end. A little scruffy in parts and toilets poorly maintained. Close to the river and beach, views of the mountains.
Adventure B4 Dementia
Ranking: 7/10
A very nice and quiet area at this time of year (Early March). The district council have posted "No Camping" signage along the first half of the river so make sure you don't camp in those areas as the fine is $200.
The toilets are clean and tidy if needed.
Liv
Ranking: 9/10
Great freedom site with lots of space, close to the beach and sheltered in the trees. The toilets aren’t the nicest but it’s a perfect rest stop if you have just got the ferry in from Picton :)
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Susan
Ranking: 9/10
Spent two nights. So much space for everyone. You are in the woods, so you can spread out your camp area. It's a short walk to the beach and long drop toilets with hand sanitizer. Water from the river going into the ocean was refreshing for a swim! You can see the bottom of the north island from the beach, which was cool.
Felix
Ranking: 8/10
Really nice picturesque spot with heaps of spaces. Great views. Long drop toilets but clean and tidy. Recommend for a stay after getting the night ferry from Wellington.
Shalamar
Ranking: 8/10
This was another great wee spot close to the sea. Ample of space and shade. You can only camp in a certain area and not beyond the signs as it is a $200 fine. However close walking distance to the toilets. Only con would be the state the toilets were in and one but obviously all good being self contained. Definitely recommend checking it out.
Tammy & Nigel
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful spot great seeing waitbaiters and fishing. There is a guy who comes around to check so don’t ruin it but disobeying the signs. We sat up by the mouth and drove past the signs to camp after dinner. Amazing sunset and sunrise 😁
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Kevin and Dorothy
Ranking: 8/10
Great spot but can get very windy and dusty.
You are supposed to only stay 2 nights however there is a bus there that looks like it has been parked up for months so I don't think anyone goes round to check.
Shar-ron & Jim
Ranking: 8/10
Came off Ferry late close to Picton. Easy to find but access was tricky in the dark in a large RV. 4-5 gravel entrance to parking area. Easy in daylight.
Shans
Ranking: 8/10
Pretty good spot, went in winter so it was relatively quiet. Toilets just a few minutes walk from where you can camp, only downside is that you can't park next to the ocean.
Gini
Ranking: 8/10
Ist zur Zeit offen. Viel Platz und normale Toiletten.
Cody
Ranking: 9/10
Large open area, feels like disperse camping in the woods and not a car park. Clean pit toilets, no showers or water. It was very windy when we were there so no catch to swim or fish. Also no surf waves at the time.
