Blairich Reserve

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Blairich Reserve is located approximately 12 kilometres north and west of Seddon, adjacent to the Awatere Valley Road.

No person may camp except in the area shown and camping must be in a certified self-contained vehicle.

Camping in a tent is allowed at the Reserve for cyclists using the Awatere Valley Road.

The maximum period anyone can freedom camp in this area is two consecutive nights in any four-week period.

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Organisation

Marlborough District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim

Categories

Freedom Camping
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-41.69051926

173.932705

Latitude
-41.69051926
Longitude
173.932705

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. Tents allowed for Cyclists	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. Tents allowed for Cyclists
Maximum Stay Duration	2 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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Reviews

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8/10	2	33%
7/10	1	17%
6/10	1	17%
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2.5/5

Not very spacious and certainly not suitable for big caravans.

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Kevin and Dorothy
3.0/5

Slightly muddy in winter.
Sites full of rubbish and not maintained.

Reviewed about 8 years ago

Joanna du Toit
3.5/5

A shady & quiet parking spot close to the Awatere River 13 km up the Awatere Valley (Molesworth) Road.
At the time of our visit the long-drop toilet was almost .. but not quite .. inaccessible because of a fallen tree. Plenty of evidence of the area having been used by campers whose understanding of the term "self contained " is limited to "bring-your-own toilet paper" and do your business wherever you like. .

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Rob & Colleen Elwood
4.0/5

Great secluded camping area that allows you to stay even if you are not self contained!
If my memory serves me right tents aren't allowed but you can sleep in your car. There's a river close by where you can do dishes and there's a toilet, what else do you need? Because its a little bit remote there was no one there when we stayed in February.

Reviewed over 9 years ago

Bernard Duinkerken
4.0/5

Nice place for staying, clean toilet, pure river, without too many people.

Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in April 2014

Boneschova Jarka
4.5/5

A nice secluded spot in the middle of nowhere!
A free alternative for staying along the way through Molesworth. One toilet here, otherwise it's basic. Some private spots away from the road with a river nearby to explore. No mosquitos or sandflies here....woohoo!

Reviewed over 11 years ago

Will and Taylor