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, DOC camps and other designated sites.

The designated sites in Marlborough are as follows:

Aerial photos of each area can be seen by clicking on the site within the map.

(a)  Elterwater
(b)  Blairch Reserve
(c)  Collins Memorial Reserve
(d)  Double Bay
(e)  Ohingaroa Bay
(f)   Ohauparauparu Bay

If you see people camping in non-permitted areas or causing problems, please contact the Marlborough District Council on Ph: 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. Where to find recycling sites http://www.ontheroad.org.nz/
	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 dumping sites.
	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 Dump Station Guide from the Ministry of Tourism.

Further Information

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.

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

For more camping details see the Camping in Marlborough brochure below.

Where can I camp in Marlborough (985 Kb)

Need more information?

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.

Freedom Camping Update from the Tourism Industry Association (TIA)

Renewed Efforts to Manage Vehicle Camping

 Wairau Diversion Reserve Application for Permit to Camp Overnight (318 Kb)