Camp near the original cob cottage built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Recreation Reserve boundary.
A remote campsite next to the historic cob homestead, within NZ's largest farm.
Molesworth Station 122 km from Blenheim.
Access road is unsuited to caravans or vehicles over 7 metres long.
Wilding conifer control continues in Molesworth using a combination of aerial and ground methods.
Ground control work will be happening in the true right of the Saxton, upstream of Saxton Hut. Ground work will commence in October 2024 and will continue until December 2024.
Aerial Basal Bark Application (ABBA) using helicopters will commence in September 2024 and continue until March 2025. A map showing where helicopters may be operating can be seen on the attached map (JPG, 544K).
The work will be weather dependent, with crews coming and going as weather windows allow.
First published on 13 September 2024. Last reviewed on 17 December 2024.There are logging trucks using Awatere Valley Road on the way to the Molesworth Station/ Acheron Road.
Drive with caution.
First published on 2 October 2024. Last reviewed on 13 January 2025.Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 per night |
Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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Organisation |
DOC MarlboroughCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Saturday of Labour Weekend to Easter Monday or the second Sunday in April, whichever is the later date. |
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Directions Blenheim Office |
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