Puhi Puhi Campsite

Canterbury

Puhi Puhi Campsite

Canterbury

At a glance

CampgroundBackcountryTent Site

About this campsite

Basic DOC backcountry campsite in Puhi Puhi Scenic Reserve, Marlborough, with grassy tent sites, long-drop toilets, stream water and a short bush walk near Kaikōura.

Puhi Puhi Campsite is a Department of Conservation backcountry site in Puhi Puhi Scenic Reserve, Marlborough, located 9 kilometres north of Kaikōura off State Highway 1. This grassy, flat camping area beside a stream provides a simple base for tenters, with long-drop toilets and water from the stream (treat before drinking). A short 700-metre bush walk through native forest runs from the site, offering a scenic leg-stretch. The reserve is reached via Puhi Puhi Road, 6 kilometres inland from the highway. This no-frills spot suits self-sufficient campers seeking a quiet stopover in a rural setting, though it can fill during busy periods.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry

Tent Site

Location

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Common questions about Puhi Puhi Campsite

What facilities does Puhi Puhi Campsite have?

Puhi Puhi Campsite has backcountry and tent site. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Puhi Puhi Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Puhi Puhi Campsite, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Puhi Puhi Campsite?

Puhi Puhi Campsite sits in CAN. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Puhi Puhi Campsite

Facilities recorded for Puhi Puhi Campsite
Facility	On site
Backcountry	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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