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Onamalutu Campsite.
Onamalutu Campsite

Located in Mount Richmond Forest Park in the Marlborough region

This standard campsite is set in remnant podocarp forest.
Check road conditions

Recent 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): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free
  • Powered campsites: $5 per night

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 are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking.

Bookings required all year. Book Onamalutu 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.

Turn off SH 6 west of Blemheim into Northbank Rd. Follow for approx. 6 km. Turn right into Onamalutu Rd and follow for 7 km to the campsite.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1658993-N5410100
Latitude: -41.45852061, Longitude: 173.70636536

Watch out for wasps, especially in late summer and autumn.

Walking and tramping

The Wakamarina Track starts 8 km from the campsite.