Pelorus Bridge (Kahikatea Flat) Campground

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

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

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

Notes:

• 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 (and there is space to accommodate you).

Passes

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

To pay with your NZMCA pass, create/update your account on our booking system. Under 'Apply for a discount', select 'NZMCA Pass Holder' and upload a scan of your pass. Once we've verified your pass, it will be automatically applied when you make a booking.

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 all phone, email and in-person bookings.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated/selected on arrival.

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

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