Anchorage campsite
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Anchorage Campsite
Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
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.Campsite overview
Access
- Boat
- Foot
Landscape
- Coastal
Facilities
- Campfires permitted (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Dog access
About this campsite
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.
Tracks to the campsite
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1604997, N5466045
Fees
In the peak season 1 October - 30 April:
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $30 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $30 person, per night
* New Zealand rates:
- "Ordinarily resident in New Zealand" means those:
- who hold a residence class, student or work visa; and
- who have lived in New Zealand for six of the previous 12 months; and
- for whom New Zealand is their primary place of established residence.
- Proof of eligibility will be required for the New Zealand rate - see acceptable eligibility proof.
In the off-peak season 1 May - 30 September:
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $15 person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): Free
Bookings
Book online or contact Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre for more information.
Know before you go
The water supply is usually filtered and safe to drink. Be prepared to boil, treat or filter water if the DOC water filters are not working correctly.
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 79 Trafalgar Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
| Full office details | |
| Motueka i-SITE Visitor Information Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 528 6543 |
| Email: | info@motuekaisite.co.nz |
| Address: |
20 Wallace Street Motueka 7120 |
| Postal Address: | |
| Full office details | |