Cobb River Campsite
Located in Cobb Valley and Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
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Introduction
Camp beside the Cobb River, which offers good swimming and fishing.Access
- Car
- 4WD
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
20 non-powered/tent sites
Activities
- Fishing
- Swimming
Seasonal restrictions
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Dog access
Fees
Free.
Turn off SH 60 at Upper Takaka and follow the Cobb Dam Rd for 35km. The campsite is at the top end of the Cobb Reservoir.
Unsealed, steep and windy; some sections one way. Icy and 4WD only in winter.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1568327, N5446793
Latitude: -41.1302199, Logitude: 172.62121083
Be aware of fire bans and higher fire risk during summer months. Contact the local DOC office or Council for details. Follow the on-site signs.
Take repellent for ferocious sandflies.
Contacts
| Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
| nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |