
Pelorus Bridge Campground
Serviced campsiteLocated in Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve, MarlboroughDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
Camp on the banks of the Te Hoiere/Pelorus River amongst towering kahikatea, beech and rimu trees. Walk, swim, fish, kayak, relax.
Know before you go
Campsite rules
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). 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 behaviour 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.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
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 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. Pelorus Bridge (Kahikatea Flat) Campground does not have the $3 fee for Campsite Pass users booking powered sites. Te Araroa – The Trail Pass Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass .
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. Book Pelorus Bridge Campground online . 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 24 – 31 December. A minimum site charge of 2 adults applies from 27 December to 11 January.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
All details
- Facilities
- Cookers/electric stoveNon-powered/tent sitesPhonePowered sitesShelter for cookingShower - hotWheelchair accessibleWater from tap - treatedsuitable for drinkingToilets - non-flushToilets
- Activities
- FishingKayaking and canoeingSwimmingWalking and tramping
- Access
- CampervanCarCaravan
- Setting
- ForestRivers and lakes
- Powered sites
- 14
- Unpowered sites
- 40
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Serviced
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Location
- Located in Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve
- Tents
- Yes
- Caravans
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Reservations
- required
- Fee
- Yes
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.41.30109° S, 173.57014° E
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).