Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
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Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Fees from 1 July 2025
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Book Rarangi Campsite online.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
8 km north of Blenheim turn off SH1 at Tuamarine into Hunter Rd, left into Pembers Rd/Rarangi Rd, and follow left into Rarangi Beach Rd until you reach the campsite.
Location
NZTM2000: E1687487, N5417096
Latitude: -41.39289983, Longitude: 174.04700047
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |