# Lake Grassmere Salt Works

> Shallow evaporation ponds on the east coast produce most of New Zealand's salt, turning pink and white in dry weather.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-grassmere/

Shallow evaporation ponds on the east coast produce most of New Zealand's salt, turning pink and white in dry weather. The works are private, but the ponds are clearly visible from SH1 and a pull-off near Seddon makes a safe photo stop.

- **Nearest town:** Blenheim, New Zealand
- **Category:** Roadside oddities
- **GPS:** -41.7300, 174.1500

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Along SH1 from Picton through Marlborough Wine Country to Kaikōura](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-marlborough-kaikoura-coast/)

## Nearby

- [Ward Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-ward-beach/) – 12 km
- [Wairau Lagoons Walkway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-wairau-lagoons/) – 29 km
- [Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-omaka-aviation/) – 33 km
- [Marlborough Wine Region (Rapaura Road)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-marlborough-wine/) – 37 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Grassmere Salt Works?

Lake Grassmere Salt Works is in Blenheim, New Zealand, at GPS -41.7300, 174.1500.

### Which road trips pass Lake Grassmere Salt Works?

Lake Grassmere Salt Works is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Along SH1 from Picton through Marlborough Wine Country to Kaikōura.

### What is there to see near Lake Grassmere Salt Works?

Places worth a stop nearby: Ward Beach (12 km), Wairau Lagoons Walkway (29 km), Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre (33 km) and Marlborough Wine Region (Rapaura Road) (37 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Grassmere Salt Works?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)