Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Coldwater Stream Campsite

This remote campsite is a great base camp for 4WD. Fish for trout, or kayak in the river.

Marlborough, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Upper Wairau River area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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910m

-42.06193, 172.92225

Coldwater Stream Campsite

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Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Water from stream, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Fishing, Four wheel driving, Kayaking and canoeing, Mountain biking

Fees and bookings

Fees

Free to camp. Road access fees apply. 

More details

Access: 4WD, Mountain bike

Landscape: Forest

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 8 unpowered

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