Campground · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Bark Bay Campsite
Abel Tasman National Park
Bark Bay Campsite is a large beachside camp of 40 sites on the Torrent Bay Estuary to Bark Bay section. You walk in or come by boat. It gets good winter sun, a fireplace is provided, and it is popular with school groups.
Bark Bay Campsite is a campground in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 40 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Bark Bay Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 40 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Great Walk
- Sites
- 40 sites
- Fees (NZD)
1 October – 30 April
- Adult NZ (18+): $21 per person per night
- Adult INT (18+): $31 per person per night
- Child NZ (5 to 17): $10 per person per night
- Child INT (0 to 17): $15 per person per night
- Infant NZ (0 to 4): free
1 May – 30 September
- Adult NZ (18+): $21 per person per night
- Adult INT (18+): $21 per person per night
- Child NZ (5 to 17): $10 per person per night
- Child INT (0 to 17): $10 per person per night
- Infant NZ (0 to 4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Rules and limits
- Fireplace provided
- Getting there
- Walk-in or boat-in only; no drive on access
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -40.91694, 173.05070
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Bark Bay Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Bark Bay HutAbel Tasman National Park0.2 km (0.1 mi)
- Mosquito Bay CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park0.9 km (0.6 mi)
- Onetahuti Bay CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park3.1 km (1.9 mi)
- Torrent Bay Village CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park3.4 km (2.1 mi)
- Te Pukatea Bay CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park4.2 km (2.6 mi)
- Anchorage HutAbel Tasman National Park4.5 km (2.8 mi)
Bark Bay Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Bark Bay Campsite ahead?
Yes. Bark Bay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Bark Bay Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 40 sites at Bark Bay Campsite.
How much does Bark Bay Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult NZ (18+) $21 NZD per person per night (1 October – 30 April); Adult INT (18+) $31 NZD per person per night (1 October – 30 April); Child NZ (5 to 17) $10 NZD per person per night (1 October – 30 April); Child INT (0 to 17) $15 NZD per person per night (1 October – 30 April); Infant NZ (0 to 4) free (1 October – 30 April); Adult NZ (18+) $21 NZD per person per night (1 May – 30 September); Adult INT (18+) $21 NZD per person per night (1 May – 30 September); Child NZ (5 to 17) $10 NZD per person per night (1 May – 30 September); Child INT (0 to 17) $10 NZD per person per night (1 May – 30 September); Infant NZ (0 to 4) free (1 May – 30 September).
What is the emergency number at Abel Tasman National Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Permits and tracks nearby
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.