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Cobb River Campsite

Cobb River Campsite sits at the top end of the Cobb Reservoir in the Cobb Valley, deep within Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region.

Managed by the Department of Conservation, it offers 20 non-powered tent sites beside the Cobb River, which provides good swimming and fishing opportunities.

The campsite is free to use on a first-come, first-served basis, with fires permitted in designated fireplaces subject to any active fire bans. No dogs are allowed.

The site sits at roughly 800 metres elevation, making it noticeably cold at night and exposed to wind. Access is via a 35 km unsealed road from Upper Takaka — steep, winding, and partially one-way — with 4WD required in winter conditions.

The surrounding national park offers excellent tramping, and the remote valley setting has drawn comparisons to a Scottish loch landscape.


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