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Rarangi Campsite.
Rarangi Campsite

Located in Blenheim area in the Marlborough region

Camp next to the beach. Fish, walk, picnic, or simply sit and enjoy the roar of the waves.

Check road conditions

Severe weather has damaged many roads in the Marlborough Sounds. Before you travel to our facilities, check the latest road updates on the Marlborough District Council website.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

Book Rarangi Campsite online.

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

Rarangi Campsite map showing difference sites available (PDF, 367K)

8 km north of Blenheim turn off SH1 at Tuamarine into Hunter Rd, left into Pembers Rd/Rarangi Rd, and follow left into Rarangi Beach Rd until you reach the campsite.

Location

NZTM2000: E1687487, N5417096
Latitude: -41.39289983, Longitude: 174.04700047

Water safety

If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.