Located in Mount Richmond Forest Park in the Marlborough region
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Picnic, swim or fish in the Wakamarina River and walk or mountain bike on the nearby Doom or Wakamarina Tracks.
There are high, unfenced cliffs at this campsite, so children need to be supervised. Toilets are wheelchair accessible, with assistance.
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite. There is a maximum of seven days per stay for this site.
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Turn off SH 6 into Wakamarina Road at Canvastown and follow 15 km to the end.
The road is not suitable for long campervans or caravans and has few places to turn around.
This road is narrow, winding gravel road. There are also two steep fords near the campsite which are difficult for long campervans, vehicles with long overhangs and caravans.
There is no longer vehicle access past Butchers Flat Campsite.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1649697, N5419298
Latitude: -41.37630294, Longitude: 173.59430828
| Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
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