Pelorus Bridge (Kahikatea Flat) Campground

Address

5949 State Highway 6.

The camp office for check-in's is located beside the cafe. Next to the cafe is a short, unsealed, well-formed, narrow road to the campsite.

Where it is from Nelson and Blenheim

On SH6, 54 km from Nelson and 60 km from Blenheim.

• Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
• Child (5 – 17 years): $10 per night
• Infant (0 – 4 years): free

• From 1 December – 10 February there is a minimum fee per site of two adults.
• Credit/bank card payment is available on-site if you arrive without a prior booking. There would need to be space to accommodate you.

Passes

DOC/NZMCA campsite passes cannot be used at this campsite.

Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.

Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December – 28 February and for public holiday weekends. There is a minimum three-night stay from 26 December to 4 January.

Book Pelorus Bridge Campground online.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in person booking. This is a limited service, and we recommend booking online first if you can. Phone and in person booking is not available within 48 hours of when bookings open for a new season.

You can only make phone and in-person bookings with the Nelson Visitor Centre, phone +64 3 546 8210.

Email bookings are not available for this campsite.

We aim to provide a traditional New Zealand camping experience. Te ensure you and other campers enjoy your stay, be considerate of others and be aware of the rules below.

• All campers must report to the office on arrival.
• No pets, (cats, dogs, birds).
• Site allocation is at the discretion of the camp managers who will inform you of your site allocation.
• Office hours 8:00 am to 8:00 pm from Labour Weekend to Easter, and to 6:00 pm between Easter and Labour Weekend. If you plan to arrive outside these hours you must contact the office first.
• All groups must include a responsible adult 18 years or over.
• All caravans and campervans that require power must have a current Electrical Warrant of Fitness (WOF) which will be checked on arrival. If your Electrical WOF is not current you won’t be allowed to connect to power.
• No fires, chainsaws, generators or compressors under any circumstance.
• Unacceptable conduct (eg, nudity, violence, excessive noise) and/or behavior deemed to be publicly offensive will result in immediate removal of those concerned with no refund given.
• Music players must be used with headphones or played at a level not audible to the neighbouring campsite.
• The camp is expected to be quiet between 9:30 pm and 6:30 am.
• Vehicles and trailers must not be left on adjoining sites. A $25 fee will be charged if trailers or vehicles need to be removed.
• Day visitors must leave their vehicles in the car park by the café and walk to the campground.
• In periods of heavy rainfall the campsite is prone to flooding and you may be asked to evacuate. A flood warning system is in place.

Camp manager

For general enquiries only, bookings can only be made online or with the Nelson Visitor Centre. Booking through the visitor centre has a $10 fee.

Pelorus Bridge Campground
Phone: +64 3 571 6019
Email: pelorus@doc.govt.nz