Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Marfells Beach Campsite

Camp within your own touch of paradise next to the sea. Enjoy the stunning wildlife and magnificent scenery.

Marlborough, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Marfells Beach area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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20m

-41.72548, 174.20446

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About this campsite

Facilities

  • Maximum number of people is 195.
  • The campsite has toilets and cold showers.

This campground is pack-in, pack-out. There are no rubbish or recycling facilities for compost or food waste. A container with a sealed lid is recommended for your food scraps. 

The closest refuse transfer station is the Seddon Transfer Station, which is located just north of the Seddon township, at the rear of the golf course. Opening hours and other transfer stations can be found on the .

The nearest dump stations are in Blenheim and Kaikoura.

Facilities

Boat launching, Non-powered/tent sites, Shower - cold, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Fishing, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

The can be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

The site is split into two booking zones. 

  • Zone 1 sites tend to be longer and narrower and while they are available for anyone to book they are particularly suited to long vehicles (up to 9 m). 
  • Zone 2 sites tend to be more square and long vehicles (7–9 m) may not fit.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 41 unpowered

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