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Marlborough

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Marlborough has a couple of basic camping sites that punch above their weight. Whites Bay is my pick - more of a drive to get there, but you get these tucked-away spots in the trees, real private-feeling nooks. Gets busy when Kiwis are on holiday, so time it right. One catch: no wine tour pickup from here, so factor that in if you're planning a day in the wineries.

Beach or Barrel

Rarangi Campsite is right on the beach and has a reasonably new toilet block, which is a bonus for basic camping. Wine tour operators will pick you up from here, which makes it a solid base if wine country is on the agenda. Over near Blenheim there's also a vineyard camping option worth a look if you want that wine-country-on-your-doorstep feel.

If you're heading between Marlborough and Nelson, Pelorus Bridge Campsite is worth an overnight stop or at least a long break. Riverside setting among big kahikatea trees, and if it hasn't rained recently the river runs this ridiculous aqua colour. Really good outside of the NZ holiday rush when it gets a bit full-on.

Basic Facility Camping in Marlborough

Region

Marlborough

Site Cost

Any cost

Overnight Rules

Camping only

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26 items with the highest ranking score first

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Madsen's Camp

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.9 2 reviews

Campsites with a view. $15 pp/per night

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Cannibal Cove Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.8 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4.7 2 reviews

Boat / Sea kayak access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Tawa Bay Campsite

Tennyson Inlet

4.4 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

4.1 7 reviews

Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

Operates seasonally, with bookings...

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 3 reviews

Boat / walking track access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 1 review

Bike or walking track access only.

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Davies Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

4 1 review

Boat / walking track access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Lucky Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

1.2 1 review

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Moawhitu Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷

Mill Arm Campsite

D'Urville Island

Boat access only

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