Bark Bay Campsite
Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Introduction
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Torrent Bay Estuary to Bark Bay section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access.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
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
Bark Bay is a popular campsite for school groups, especially on Monday to Thursday nights in November and mid-February to April.
It has a fireplace, gets good winter sun, and is a scheduled water taxi stop.
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
Book online or contact Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre for more information.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1604269, N5470462
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.
COVID-19 vaccination policy
Eligible people aged 12 years three months and over must be fully vaccinated to use DOC accommodation. See COVID-19 vaccination policy.
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 | |