Image: Paul Mahoney | DOC
Cob Cottage.
Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite

Located in Molesworth Recreation Reserve in the Marlborough region

Camp near the original cob cottage built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Recreation Reserve boundary.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

Bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Bookings for stays up to 30 June 2025

Bookings are currently open.

Bookings required all year. Book Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite online. 

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

3 km north of Seddon, turn off SH1 into Awatere Valley Rd. Drive 100 km (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) to the campsite.

Gravel road. Not suitable for vehicles with trailors, caravans, buses or other vehicles over 7 m long.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1622456, N5340796
Latitude: -42.08511648, Longitude: 173.27020624

Drive or cycle along the road and fish in the river.