Bark Bay Campsite
Abel Tasman National Park • Nelson/Tasman
Alerts
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- About
- Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Torrent Bay Estuary to Bark Bay section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access.
- Facilities
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Boat, Foot
- Unpowered sites
- 40
About this campsite
Bark Bay is a popular campsite for school groups, especially on Monday to Thursday nights in November and mid-February to April.
It has a fireplace, gets good winter sun, and is a scheduled water taxi stop.
Fees and bookings
Fees
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
Campsites
| Date range | Adult NZ | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October – 30 April | $21 | $31 | $10 | $15 | Free |
| 1 May – 30 September | $21 | $21 | $10 | $10 | Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Getting there
Nearby
- Abel Tasman Coast Track · 52.7km · 3–5 days one way
- Bark Bay Hut · Hut · 198m away
- Mosquito Bay Campsite · Campsite · 899m away
- Onetahuti Bay Campsite · Campsite · 3.1km away
- Torrent Bay Village Campsite · Campsite · 3.4km away
- Te Pukatea Bay Campsite · Campsite · 4.2km away
- Anchorage Hut · Hut · 4.5km away
Weather
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