Campsites in Marlborough

Marlborough spans the sheltered coves of the Marlborough Sounds to the tussock high country around the inland rivers and lakes. Campsites here range from waterside bays reached by winding coastal roads to remote backcountry huts and clearings deep in the ranges. Whether you're after a quiet beach pitch or a rugged overnight stop, the region rewards travellers happy to explore off the beaten track.

Acheron Accommodation House Campsite

Acheron Accommodation House Campsite is a historic riverside spot in Marlborough's Molesworth Station, with three flat camp areas, walks and big valley views.

Aussie Bay Campsite

Barbers Hut

Bottom Gordon Hut

Boulder Forks Hut

Butchers Flat Campsite

Cowshed Bay Campsite

Elaine Bay Campsite

French Pass Campsite

Greigs Hut

Harvey Bay Campsite

Island Gully Hut

Kenepuru Head Campsite

Lake Tennyson Campsite

Lake Tennyson Campsite is a spacious, exposed lakeside spot in Marlborough's Molesworth Reserve, with alpine views, trout fishing and a 4WD river crossing to the far shore.

Marfells Beach Campsite

Marfells Beach Campsite is a relaxed Marlborough beachfront camp with grassy sites by the sea, a lighthouse walk and plenty of coastal wildlife.

Mill Flat Campsite

Mill Flat Campsite is a secluded grassy bush camp in Marlborough's Mount Richmond Forest Park, beside the river with a small crossing and open fires.

Moawhitu Campsite

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite in Marlborough is a basic high-country spot by an 1885 cob cottage, with a river waterhole, walks and big views.

Momorangi Bay Campground

Momorangi Campsite

Nikau Cove Campsite

Offgrid campsite

Okiwi Bay Campsite

Onamalutu Campsite

Onamalutu Campsite is a quiet DOC spot in the Marlborough hills, set in podocarp forest with grassy sites, flush toilets, powered options and a bush walk.

Pelorus Bridge Campground

Pelorus Bridge (Kahikatea Flat) Campgrou

Picnic Bay Campsite

Rarangi Campsite

Rarangi Campsite is a popular beachside spot in Marlborough, close to the Picton ferry, with shady pine trees, cold showers and nearby caves.

Robin Hood Bay Campsite

Robin Hood Bay Campsite is a free beachside camp near Picton in Marlborough, with flat tent sites, long-drops, and Hector's dolphins offshore.

Sedgemere Sleepout

Waimaru Campsite

Whatamango Bay Campsite

Whatamango Bay Campsite is a quiet beachside spot in Marlborough's Queen Charlotte Sound, an easy drive from the Picton ferry with sheltered tent sites.

Whites Bay Campsite

Whites Bay Campsite is a beachside Marlborough spot with non-powered sites, a surf beach and a glow worm wall a short walk away, about 25 minutes from the ferry.

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