Molesworth Recreation Reserve

From Blenheim, follow SH1 south, then turn right at the Awatere Valley intersection just north of Seddon and the Awatere Valley Bridge. A sign here will indicate whether the Acheron Road through Molesworth is open.

From Hanmer, take Jacks Pass Road a short distance past the Hurunui isite and about 750 metres along that road turn right into the Clarence Valley Road. Follow this road over the pass and turn right for Molesworth and the Acheron road.

• Watch out for wasps, especially in late summer and autumn.
• Check if you need an activitiy permit.
• Check if Acheron Road is open.
• Molesworth Recreation Reserve Bylaws 2017 apply.
• The weather here ranges from scorching summers to freezing snowy winters.

Molesworth care code

• Open fires are not allowed, even in cottage fireplaces. Use portable stoves for cooking.
• Leave gates as you find them.
• Keep vehicles to the formed roads.
• Dogs are prohibited.
• Don't remove or damage native plants and animals.
• Check for seeds and plants on your gear before entering. 
• Remove rubbish.
• Respect our cultural heritage.
• Toitu te whenua – leave the land undisturbed

Useful contacts

Fish & Game
Marlborough office, +64 3 578 8421
Nelson office, +64 3 544 6382

Rainbow Station
Email: info@rainbowstation.co.nz
Phone: +64 3 5224 413 between 8.30 am – 4.00 pm
Rainbow Station website