Anchorage Campsite
Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
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Introduction
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.Access
- Boat
- Foot
Landscape
- Coastal
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
Seasonal restrictions
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Dog access
Anchorage has great facilities, but is also quite busy. It is especially busy in summer with pick-ups of kayaks and day walkers by water taxis. It is a scheduled water taxi stop.
It is a popular campsite for school groups, especially on Monday to Thursday nights in November and mid-February to April.
The campsite gets good winter sun, has a fireplace, and sinks for hand-washing.
Fees
1 October – 30 April
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:
- Adult (18+ years): $16 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): Free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $24 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $12 person, per night
1 May – 30 September
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $16 person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): Free
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: E1604997, N5466045
Contacts
| Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
| Full office details | |
| Motueka isite Visitor Information Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 528 6543 |
| Email: | info@motuekaisite.co.nz |
| Address: |
20 Wallace Street Motueka 7120 |
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