Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no regional fire ban. Check for 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.
1 October - 30 April:
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
International visitors:
1 May - 30 September:
For all visitors:
New Zealand rates:
Book online or contact Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre for more information.
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.
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 |
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Motueka i-SITE Visitor Information Centre | |
Phone: | +64 3 528 6543 |
Email: | info@motuekaisite.co.nz |
Address: |
20 Wallace Street Motueka 7120 |
Postal Address: | |
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