Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite
About Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite
Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite is a DOC campsite in Molesworth Recreation Reserve, Marlborough, on the South Island. It has 20 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, tap water (untreated) and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. Things to do here include fishing, biking and scenic driving. You can get there by campervan and car. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Saxton Hut, 10 km away.
Camp near the original cob cottage built in 1885 close to the Molesworth Recreation Reserve boundary.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Fishing
- Biking
- Scenic driving
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Molesworth Recreation Reserve, Marlborough, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan and car.
What facilities does Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets, Toilets and Water supply.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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