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Bark Bay Hut.
Bark Bay Hut

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

This is a 34-bunk hut located on the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the Motueka area.

Huts on the Abel Tasman Coast Track don't have gas cooking facilities and lighting. Remember to take a portable stove and fuel, and candles with you. 

Fees

1 October – 30 April

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:

  • Adult (18+ years): $50 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $25 per person, per night

International visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $76 per person, per night
  • Child (0 to 17 years): $38 per person, per night

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

1 May – 30 June

All visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $38 per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $19 per night

1 July – 31 August

All visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $30 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $15 per person, per night

1 - 30 September

All visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $38 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $19 per person, per night

Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.

Bookings
Approximate times from nearest huts
  • Anchorage Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: High tide track - 4 hr (11.5 km), low tide crossing - 3 hr (8.4 km)
  • Awaroa Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 4 hr 30 min (13.5 km)

Bark Bay Hut can also be accessed via water taxi.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BP25
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1604013, N5470482