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Molesworth Station

Marlborough region

Lake Sedgmere, Molesworth Station

Map highlighting the Marlborough region of New Zealand.

Conservation, farming and recreation go hand in hand at Molesworth, New Zealand's largest farm.

Molesworth has been managed by the Crown for over 50 years, bringing together three runs (Tarndale, Molesworth and St Helens) which had been overgrazed by sheep and rabbits and repeatedly burned. With careful management including solely stocking with cattle, soils and vegetation have been gradually restored to good health.

Today Molesworth is managed by the Department of Conservation with Landcorp Farming Limited responsible for farming operations under a lease agreement.

Location

Molesworth Station is located behind the Inland Kaikoura Mountains in South Marlborough.

Highlights:

How to check if the road is open

Weather conditions or fire danger may close Acheron Road without warning. Check if the road is open by contacting DOC South Marlborough Area office on +64 3 572 9100.

Historic Molesworth Station

In New Zealand, the name Molesworth Station evokes the nation's high-country farming identity. Learn more about the station's history and present management of the area as a working farm, conservation site and recreation destination.

Guides and commercial tourism providers

Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services in Molesworth Station.

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Publications

Molesworth Station brochure (PDF, 1266K)

Weather

Weather for South Marlborough area - Marlborough rural forecast

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

LINZ information on the management of Molesworth Station

South Island high country conservation

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

South Marlborough Area Office
Phone:	+64 3 572 9100

Email:
Full office details

Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre
Phone:	+64 3 521 1806
Address:	View Road St Arnaud
Email:
Full office details

Fish & Game:
Marlborough office, +64 3 578 8421
Nelson office, +64 3 544 6382

i-SITE visitor information centres:
Email Hurunui, +64 3 315 0020 / 0800 442 663
Email Blenheim, +64 3 577 8080

Molesworth Station:
The Manager, +64 3 575 7043
Email: molesworth@landcorp.co.nz

Rainbow Station:
Star Holdings Limited, +64 3 545 7600, fax +64 3 545 7601

St James Station:

Waimakariri Area Office
Phone:	+ 64 3 313 0820

Email:
Full office details