Pelorus Bridge (Kahikatea Flat) Campground
Located in Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve in the Marlborough region
Introduction
Camp on the banks of the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River amongst towering kahikatea, beech and rimu trees. Walk, swim, fish, kayak, relax.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Cookers/electric stove
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Phone
- Powered sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Shop
- Shower - hot
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - treated, suitable for drinking
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Fishing
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
- 27 December – 4 January: Minimum 3 night stay.
- 27 December – 11 January: Minimum fee per site is 2 adults regardless of age.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Facilities and services
- Hot showers for campers only
- Wheelchair accessible kitchen, shower and toilet block.
- Communal kitchen with gas stoves. Bring your own chilly bin, BBQ, pots, pans, crockery and cutlery.
- Clothes washer and dryer.
- Public card phone onsite. Mobile phone coverage highly variable.
- Cafe and shop onsite open daily for coffee, homemade pies and baking, ice creams, ice, milk and bread and some camping essentials.
These maps detail specific parts of the campground:
Fees
9 February to 25 December
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $10 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
26 December to 8 February
- Adult (18+ years): $22 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $11 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite except between 26 December to 8 February inclusive.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Pelorus Bridge (Kahikatea Flat) Campground does not have the $3 fee for Campsite Pass users booking powered sites.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
2023/24 bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 will open in 2023. The opening date will be announced on this page in late March 2023.
All bookings operate on a first-come first-served basis. We do not operate waiting lists for bookings for future seasons, or currently booked-out facilities.
Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
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.
Email bookings are not available for this campsite.
A minimum 3-night stay applies 27 December to 4 January. A minimum site charge of 2 adults applies from 27 December to 11 January.
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.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1647698, N5427996
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.
- Site allocation as per you booking and at the discretion of the camp managers.
- No pets, (cats, dogs, birds).
- 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
Walking and tramping
Several short walks start from the campsite: Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve walking tracks
Contacts
| Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 79 Trafalgar Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
| Full office details | |