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Rarangi Campsite

Marlborough, South IslandDOC campsite

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Road-access non-powered coastal camping near Blenheim, with cold showers and flush toilets.

Campground type
DOC campsite
Setting
Coast
Operator / brand
Department of Conservation
Stay options
Tent, Campervan, Caravan
Booking
Advance booking required

Facilities

  • Powered sitesNot available
  • ShowersAvailable
  • ToiletsAvailable
All facilities & policies

Confirm with the operator: hot showers, shared kitchen, laundry, campfire policy. Missing information does not mean a facility is unavailable.

Powered sites
Not available. DOC lists non-powered tent camping.
Hot showers
Not confirmed. Hot water for showers has not been confirmed. A general shower listing does not establish hot-water availability.
Showers
Available. Cold showers listed; hot showers not verified.
Toilets
Available. DOC lists flush toilets.
Shared kitchen
Not confirmed. An equipped shared kitchen has not been verified; bring cooking equipment.
Laundry
Not confirmed. Laundry facilities have not been verified.
Pets
Pets subject to conditions. Dogs on a leash only; check separate rules for other pets and assistance dogs.
Campfires
Not confirmed. Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

Before you go

Untreated water

Untreated tap water; boil before drinking and confirm supply before travel.

Pets subject to conditions

Dogs on a leash only; check separate rules for other pets and assistance dogs.

Fire safety

Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

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Access & important conditions
  • DOC advises checking Marlborough road conditions after severe weather; a campsite listing is not a road-opening report.
Fees & booking

Area & getting there

Rarangi Campsite

DOC campsite reference point, not a verified entrance or individual pitch.

Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)
Location source & precision
Reference coordinates
-41.39290, 174.04700 (latitude, longitude)
Precision
WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
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Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice

By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Road-access non-powered coastal camping near Blenheim, with cold showers and flush toilets.
  • DOC advises checking Marlborough road conditions after severe weather; a campsite listing is not a road-opening report.
Camping styles
tent, campervan, caravan
Fees
Non-powered camping: NZ$15 per adult aged 18+ per night. Confirm the booking total for your dates.
Water
Untreated tap water; boil before drinking and confirm supply before travel.

Road-access non-powered coastal camping near Blenheim, with cold showers and flush toilets.

Use the Rarangi approach

Rarangi offers road-access camping beside the beach near Blenheim. DOC directs arrivals through the local roads from Tuamarina to Rarangi Beach Road; use those directions rather than assuming an approach borrowed from Whites Bay or Robin Hood Bay. Check the council's road information before travelling, particularly after severe weather, and leave enough daylight to locate the campsite and settle your group.

Expect cold showers and untreated water

Flush toilets and cold showers give Rarangi more washing facilities than some basic coastal camps, but they do not imply hot water or an equipped kitchen. Bring cooking gear and boil the untreated tap water as directed. Keep a filled container available for arrival, so setting up camp does not immediately depend on locating a tap or organising a stove.

Book before making the beach your base

DOC requires advance booking and does not hold spaces for unbooked arrivals. Confirm the non-powered adult nightly total for your party, then save the booking details where you can access them offline. Dogs must be leashed. Treat the beach as a place whose conditions need their own assessment, not as a guaranteed swimming option, and review the current campsite notices again before departure.

Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.

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