Bookings required
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
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): $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: E1604997, N5466045
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |