Bookings required
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
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
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Duration: 3–5 days one way Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1604269, N5470462
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |