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Onamalutu Campsite.
Onamalutu Campsite

Located in Mount Richmond Forest Park in the Marlborough region

This standard campsite is set in remnant podocarp forest.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free
  • Powered campsites: $5 per night

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Bookings required all year. Book Onamalutu Campsite online.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

Turn off SH 6 west of Blemheim into Northbank Rd. Follow for approx. 6 km. Turn right into Onamalutu Rd and follow for 7 km to the campsite.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1658993-N5410100
Latitude: -41.45852061, Longitude: 173.70636536

Watch out for wasps, especially in late summer and autumn.

Walking and tramping

The Wakamarina Track starts 8 km from the campsite.