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Marfells Beach
4.7
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"Oh no," we said as we drove from Route 1 to Marfells Beach. We felt like we were driving off into nowhere. We found Marfells Beach on a website as "the place" to visit while driving from Picton to Kaikoura. In actuality, the beach is only about 9 kilometers off the main road, but there is NOBODY along the roads on the way back. But, what a beautiful and secluded beach you see when you arrive. When we got there, we parked and ate our lunch right on the beach. The views were stunning. The camp ground looked pretty full, but it was very rustic (i.e., only two toilets). There were people fishing, laying in the sun on the beach, and even a family teaching their daughter how to ride a pony. Next time we go to New Zealand, we are camping and staying at Marfells Beach...
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"Oh no," we said as we drove from Route 1 to Marfells Beach. We felt like we were driving off into nowhere. We found Marfells Beach on a website as "the place" to visit while driving from Picton to Kaikoura. In actuality, the beach is only about 9 kilometers off the main road, but there is NOBODY along the roads on the way back. But, what a beautiful and secluded beach you see when you arrive. When we got there, we parked and ate our lunch right on the beach. The views were stunning. The camp ground looked pretty full, but it was very rustic (i.e., only two toilets). There were people fishing, laying in the sun on the beach, and even a family teaching their daughter how to ride a pony. Next time we go to New Zealand, we are camping and staying at Marfells Beach...
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DOC campsite, fees can be paid on arrival or online, first in best dressed situation. Easy access from the highway, the road is unsealed for about 400m before the campsite but is very manageable for all vehicles. Large flat unpowered sites that have direct access to a very pretty swimming beach; there is cold running (non-potable) water, and two ablutions blocks. Plenty of opportunities to explore the area on foot, by car or on the water. We enjoyed our first Christmas Marlborough here very much and will be...
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