W F Moss Scenic Reserve Picnic Area
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W F Moss Scenic Reserve Picnic Area
Closest Freedom Camping to the Abel Tasman
*Temporarily Closed* W F Moss Scenic Reserve sits in a quiet valley, 10 minutes off the main road. Camping amongst native plantings, next to the Riwaka river. Take another 5 minute drive up to the Riwaka Resurgence, where the river literally appears from a cave at the bottom of the hill. Take a swim in the crystal pool- refreshing to the max!
Closed during Winter (or when the area is too wet).
Check with the local DOC office in Motueka.
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DOC Nelson/TasmanCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Motueka |
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Beautiful location -
Plenty of space
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Good access to Abel Tasman
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Nice for swimming
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Often closed -
Gross toilets
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Presence of long-term campers
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Cold in winter 🥶 especially the water 🥶
Mike Howe -
Looks beautiful.
Megan -
Beautiful site with easy access.
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Beautiful place, quiet and not crowded.
Lissy -
Closed
Ray
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It is closed (20th November 2025) and doesn‘t seem to reopen soon since they‘re planting new bushes.
Seems to be a very nice place though.
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A very nice place next to the water.
Good for a swim. Nice grass place.
The big negative is that there are people living here. They are taking over the place. Not using the toilet etc.
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A bit “rough and tumble” with some folks who are definitely posted up there longterm, but a nice enough clearing with a little stream and great access to Abel Tasman.
Fills up on weekends in the summer so try to get there before 7 pm.
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Beautiful place, quiet and not crowded.
Lots of space, right by the river where you can cool off for a moment. No toilet but that shouldn't be a problem. There are sand flies there, but not as many as normally.
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Horrible, the toilets are absolutely the grossest we have seen in New Zealand so far!!
Havent been cleaned in probably months..
Also there was a group of 20 people just blasting music....
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beware of sharing the place with a few stoned hippies.
Was Open in December
Definetely worth staying before/after Abel Tasman
plenty of space, nice area
didn‘t bother us
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Lovely quiet, peaceful campsite.
Plenty of space with nice nooks to tuck away in if you’re wanting privacy. Long drop loo can be smelly (but they always are). Highly recommend 10/10.
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Toilets are grim but lots of space!
Great considering camping around these parts are hard.
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Not a review, more hoping that someone can tell me if the site is still open?
This camping spot was given by my Grandfather Fred Moss, I was never told about it, him & my nana are both long gone. But I found this online and thought it was a wonderful thing for them to of done.
I hope the site IS still active, if anyone knows feel free to contact me, and enjoy it!
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Really enjoyed our stay here, quite a bit of space.
Toilet wasnt amazing but did the job. Lots of weka’s and bugs!
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HIGHLY recommend staying here.
Amazing private space right by the river. Toilets are much nicer than past comments suggest. So many friendly weka living here too. Well worth the stay
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Awesome peaceful wee spot.
Nice little river. Don't let the complaints about the toilet put you off. Its in the middle of nowhere. Was never going to be first class running water toilet. Cheeky wekas running about a nice bonus. Plenty of room and flat. Bonus good cell reception.
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For free camping in NZ, you really can't beat this.
It's a 15 minute drive to the entry of Abel Tasman and has plenty of space for campers. The toilet situation isn't great, but again, it's free! Sand flies were not too bad either.
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It is closed (20th November 2025) and doesn‘t seem to reopen soon since they‘re planting new bushes.
Seems to be a very nice place though.
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A very nice place next to the water.
Good for a swim. Nice grass place.
The big negative is that there are people living here. They are taking over the place. Not using the toilet etc.
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A bit “rough and tumble” with some folks who are definitely posted up there longterm, but a nice enough clearing with a little stream and great access to Abel Tasman.
Fills up on weekends in the summer so try to get there before 7 pm.
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Beautiful place, quiet and not crowded.
Lots of space, right by the river where you can cool off for a moment. No toilet but that shouldn't be a problem. There are sand flies there, but not as many as normally.
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Horrible, the toilets are absolutely the grossest we have seen in New Zealand so far!!
Havent been cleaned in probably months..
Also there was a group of 20 people just blasting music....
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beware of sharing the place with a few stoned hippies.
Was Open in December
Definetely worth staying before/after Abel Tasman
plenty of space, nice area
didn‘t bother us
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Lovely quiet, peaceful campsite.
Plenty of space with nice nooks to tuck away in if you’re wanting privacy. Long drop loo can be smelly (but they always are). Highly recommend 10/10.
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Toilets are grim but lots of space!
Great considering camping around these parts are hard.
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Not a review, more hoping that someone can tell me if the site is still open?
This camping spot was given by my Grandfather Fred Moss, I was never told about it, him & my nana are both long gone. But I found this online and thought it was a wonderful thing for them to of done.
I hope the site IS still active, if anyone knows feel free to contact me, and enjoy it!
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Really enjoyed our stay here, quite a bit of space.
Toilet wasnt amazing but did the job. Lots of weka’s and bugs!
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HIGHLY recommend staying here.
Amazing private space right by the river. Toilets are much nicer than past comments suggest. So many friendly weka living here too. Well worth the stay
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Awesome peaceful wee spot.
Nice little river. Don't let the complaints about the toilet put you off. Its in the middle of nowhere. Was never going to be first class running water toilet. Cheeky wekas running about a nice bonus. Plenty of room and flat. Bonus good cell reception.
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