Camping

Welcome to Marlborough

Marlborough District Council welcomes all campers to Marlborough - a region of beauty where water, wine and wilderness combine to create a relaxing escape.

All campers are asked to stay in commercial camp grounds, Department Of Conservation camps and other designated sites.

For a printable version of this information download:

Where Can I Camp in Marlborough brochure (523 Kb)

Overnight Campervan Parking Sites In Marlborough

Sites for self-contained vehicles only:

• Ohingaroa Bay (4 sites only)
• Ohauparuparu Bay
• Taylor Dam Reserve
• Wairau Diversion

Sites with basic toilet facilities

• Elterwater
• Blairch Reserve
• Collins Memorial Reserve
• Double Bay

See a map of overnight campervan parking sites in Marlborough - information about each area can be seen by selecting an individual site within the map.

If you see people camping in non-permitted areas or causing problems, please contact the Marlborough District Council on Ph: 03 520 7400.

	Overnight camping may occur only on designated areas as above for a maximum of two nights in any calendar month.
	Please leave the camping site in a clean and tidy state for others to enjoy. What to do with your rubbish: Ideally, recycle - see information on what and where to recycle in Marlborough Where to find recycling sites nationwide: http://www.ontheroad.org.nz/  For non-recyclables: See information on Marlborough transfer station locations and hours Ministry for the Environment information on freedom camping and caravan self-containment - also has links to maps, information and an app for finding useful facilities like rubbish bins, public toilets and campervan wastewater disposal sites across the country.
	All overnight campers are asked to comply with a request from a council officer to move on.
	Toilet and greywater is to be disposed of at one of many campervan wastewater disposal sites listed below.
	Blenheim Grove Bridge Holiday Park Mobil Service Station on Grove Road Blenheim Motor Camp Spring Creek Holiday Park Truck Stop (Riverlands)
	Picton Waikawa Bay Motor Park Parklands Marina Holiday Park Blue Anchor Holiday Park (Top 10) Picton Caravan Park Alexander’s Holiday Park Challenge Service Station
	Havelock Havelock Motor Camp Chartridge Park Motor Camp (SH 6)
	Others Wairau Valley Tavern and Camp Ground Awatere Motor Camp Smith Farm Holiday Park Okiwi Bay Holiday Park and Lodge

More Information

Ministry for the Environment information on freedom camping and caravan self-containment - also has links to maps, information and an app for finding useful facilities like rubbish bins, public toilets and campervan wastewater disposal sites across the country.

The best place to find information about where you can camp and what procedures to follow is from those who know the area.

Assume nothing - always ask a local!

People at these places are expecting you to call in. They have all the information you need.

• Holiday Parks Association of New Zealand
• i-SITE
• Department Of Conservation

Visit the Camping New Zealand website for more information about camping in the Marlborough District and around New Zealand.

Locations of Toilets in Marlborough - map and address of public toilets in Marlborough on the AA website.

Whitebaiting Season - Wairau Diversion Camping Application

The whitebait season in Marlborough runs from 15 August to 30 November.  Self-contained vehicles can apply for a permit from the Marlborough District Council to stay for a longer period than two nights while whitebaiting.  At all times if you do not have a whitebaiting camping permit the maximum stay is two nights.

Permits for the 2013 whitebait season are available on the website and at Council offices from 1 May 2013.  Permits to camp overnight will only be issued for the period from 15 August to 30 November.

 Wairau Diversion Reserve Application for Permit to Camp Overnight (2.1 Mb)

Thank you for helping to keep Marlborough beautiful, and enjoy your stay.

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