This is a large park set over two distinct areas, divided by SH1 and bordered by a meandering river. The main camping area is by the river with tree plantings that divide many of the power sites. The grounds are level and spacious with many shady trees and about 160 sites to choose from. This area has its own excellent amenity blocks with kitchens and dining, ablutions, laundries and disability units. There is a TV room and internet access as well as a swimming pool, trampoline, children’s playground, and undercover BBQ area. Have a dip in the spa pool, there is a dump point and car wash also available on site. Try fishing for your dinner in the river or explore the area on a bike available for hire.
The children can have fun on the hire pedal cars too. A tavern and fast food
outlet is nearby, with a dairy right next door. Your hosts are Leon and Min and their friendly team. Please check current prices on the booking site. Prices are subject to change during peak times.

Cow Shed Bay is near the foreshore or on the inland side of the road. Enjoy boating, fishing, walking, mountain biking or relaxing in this popular campsite. Portage is nearby (500m) where there is a shop with basic supplies and accommodation with a bar and restaurant. Number of tent sites - 30. Flush toilets.

Just off State Highway One in Seddon, 25km south of Blenheim, is a camp run by the Awatere Community Trust. Hedges along three sides provide shelter for the flat open camping area. The facilities are clean and tidy and the kitchen has a fridge, two full stoves and microwave. Showers and toilets and a disability suite are provided and your pets are welcome. The camp is adjacent to a children's playground and a huge swimming pool. This stopover is a 5 minute drive to local shopping and 10 minutes to a vineyard and golf course. There are 14 power sites and several tent sites and a dump point available. All sites are $12 per person for non-powered site and $15 per person for powered site. For keys and payment call at the Information Centre in the shopping mall.

The Momorangi Bay camp is found in picturesque Queen Charlotte Sound, just
25 minutes drive from Picton. Its sheltered location at the top of Grove Arm is
great for boating, swimming, walking and picnicking. It is accessible by a sealed
road from Picton and Blenheim, or turn off on to Queen Charlotte Drive if
travelling from Nelson. No pets please. New clean amenities (including some
for disabled people). Lovely new beach front kitchen/laundry/showers block.
The kitchen, although small is clean and has all amenities. 80 power and 80
tent sites are on sheltered terraces with attractive picnic tables. A boat ramp
is available across the road. The Manager is available in the shop throughout
the summer months, and most days during the winter. Price for all sites is $15
per adult, child $7.50.

Number of tent sites - 60 non-powered/tent sites beside a gravel beach not far from Lake Grassmere Salt Works. Fish, boat or walk from here.

This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach. Go walking, fishing, swimming or boating from here.

A self-registration camp site at the Pukatea Stream. This one suits the nature
lover because as well as walks, the area offers sea fishing, swimming and small
boating. The only facilities here are toilets and cold water, but there is disabled
access.

Bookings not required - first come, first served.

67 nonpowered tent sites.

Please refer to the Flaxbourne Motels as A1 Ward Motel have rebranded.

Quality motel and camping facilities situated on State Highway 1 30 minutes south of Blenheim. Serviced, spacious, modern studio and family units. Walking distance to local café/store and fuel stop.

Campsites and caravan power and non-power sites. Tent sites. Modern kitchen facilities with laundry and television in every room room. Motel units sleep 1 x queen studio, and 1 x twin studio, 4 x 1-bedroom (sleep 4-5).

A small friendly park set in attractive, landscaped grounds, this is the closest holiday park to the ferry and town centre. It offers hard-court parking with all the extras at each site. The communal amenities are excellent and all under one roof, with an elegant lounge, dining and small kitchen, internet station, plus good showers and toilets. There is a fully-equipped laundry and a dump point is available.  This camp has no tent sites.

Drive over the Waitohi Stream and up the drive to the open grassed area with a railway viaduct above. Children can paddle in the stream, bounce on the trampoline or use the play area provided. The two kitchen and dining areas have full stoves, microwaves and fridges, and two laundries have automatic machines and irons. There are plentiful ablutions with disability facilities and the carpeted TV lounge has a library, pool table and computer area. This camp is close to shops, has a dump station, car wash and fish cleaning facilities available and is pet friendly. Your hosts are Anthony and Denise. Please check the online booking site for current rates.

Accessible by road and from the Queen Charlotte Track, this camp is on the
waters edge with a stunning view. A large flat area is surrounded by native
bush, with some terraced areas. There are excellent clean toilets and hot
water showers and a disability suite. A kitchen with all facilities, a laundry and
drying room are here. Ideal for large groups. Price per adult is $16, child $10.
Sharon and Casey are your hosts.