Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite
Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite
Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite is a remote, basic DOC campground set within Molesworth Recreation Reserve — New Zealand's largest farm — in the Awatere Valley, roughly 122 km from Blenheim.
The site sits beside a historic cob homestead built in 1885, and a small river runs through the camping area. Up to 20 unpowered tent sites are available, and advance booking is required.
Access is via a long gravel road through the Awatere Valley, unsuitable for caravans, trailers, buses, or any vehicle over 7 metres.
The campsite is only open when Acheron Road is open — generally from 1 October to Easter — and weather conditions or fire risk can close it at any time. Fires are not permitted on site.
Activities in the area include driving or cycling the road, fishing in the river, and walking tracks detailed in the DOC Molesworth brochure. Note that there is no cell signal at the campsite.
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