Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Molesworth Recreation Reserve, MarlboroughOpen
Current advisories
Awatere Valley Road partial closure
29 September 2026
Awatere Valley Road is currently closed to all traffic between Jordan Bridge and Limestone Bridge due to washouts and slips. From 1 October 2026, visitors travelling to Acheron Road, Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite, and Acheron Accommodation House Campsite must use the southern entry/exit via Acheron Road/Hamner Springs. This closure also affects access to hunting blocks: Mt Severn Boundary Upper Severn Upper Saxton Allow extra travel time and check road conditions before you travel. First published on 30 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sites
- 20
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
3 km north of Seddon, turn off SH1 into Awatere Valley Rd. Drive 100 km (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) to the campsite.
Gravel road. Not suitable for vehicles with trailors, caravans, buses or other vehicles over 7 m long.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 42.08512° S, 173.27021° E
About this place
Camp near the original cob cottage built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Recreation Reserve boundary.
Fees and bookings
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 are open for stays from1 October 2026 to 12 April 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 Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite online .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Carters Yards Hut
Marlborough • 6.7 km
Carters Yards Hut is a backcountry hut located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It serves as a shelter for hikers and trappers in the area.
Munroe Hut
Marlborough • 7.6 km
Junction Hut
Marlborough • 7.9 km
Saxton Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Marlborough • 10.3 km
Saxton Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the South Marlborough area. It provides basic accommodation for hikers in the region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Team Hut
Marlborough • 11 km
Team Hut is a basic shelter located in the Marlborough region. It serves as a simple accommodation option for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in the area.
Walks nearby
Contact
Nelson Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
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- 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).