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Watering Cove campsite.
Watering Cove Campsite

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

Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access.

Watering Cove Beach is a small beach. It can be busy when day walkers, kayakers and boaties all visit at high tide. 

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: E1604737, N5465252
Latitude: -40.96387156, Longitude: 173.05629405