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Bark Bay Campsite Abel Tasman.
Bark Bay Campsite

Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region

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.

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

1 October - 30 April

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:

  • Adult (18+ years): $19 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $9 per person, per night

International visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $28 per person, per night
  • Child (0 to 17 years): $14 person, per night

1 May – 30 September

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $19 person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $9 per person, per night

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

Tracks to this campsite

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1604269, N5470462