Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
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
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
|
Date range |
Adult NZ |
Adult INT |
Child NZ |
Child INT |
Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 October – 30 April |
$19 |
$28 |
$9 |
$14 |
Free |
|
1 May – 30 September |
$19 |
$19 |
$9 |
$9 |
Free |
Campsites - new fees from 1 July 2025
|
Date range |
Adult NZ |
Adult INT |
Child NZ |
Child INT |
Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 October – 30 April |
$21 |
$31 |
$10 |
$15 |
Free |
|
1 May – 30 September |
$21 |
$21 |
$10 |
$10 |
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
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Duration: 3–5 days one way Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1604269, N5470462
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 |