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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.

Check road conditions

Severe weather has damaged many roads in the Marlborough Sounds. Before you travel to our facilities, check the latest road updates on the Marlborough District Council website.

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 for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026.  

  • 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.

Bookings required all year. Book Onamalutu Campsite online.

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.