Campground · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Tōtaranui Campground
Abel Tasman National Park
Tōtaranui Campground has 269 sites beside a golden sand beach and a tidal estuary. It is about 2.5 hours from Nelson via SH6, SH60 and Takaka Hill, and the last 12 km is unsealed. There are six modern amenities blocks, a pay phone and a camp office staffed all year. Rubbish facilities are not provided, and short walks such as the Pukatea Walk start nearby.
Tōtaranui Campground is a campground in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 269 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Tōtaranui Campground works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 269 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 269 sites
- Fees (NZD)
9 February to 25 December
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5-17 years): $9 per night
- Infant (0-4 years): free
26 December to 8 February
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Child (5-17 years): $10 per night
- Infant (0-4 years): free
- Minimum fee per night: $40 per night
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Pay phone, EFTPOS, office hours only, Six modern amenities blocks, Camp office, staffed all year
- Rules and limits
- Designated fireplaces outside fire bans
- No rubbish facilities
- Getting there
- About 2.5 hours from Nelson via SH6, SH60 and Takaka Hill; last 12 km unsealed
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -40.81861, 173.00491
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Tōtaranui Campground yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Tōtaranui Great Walk CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park0.5 km (0.3 mi)
- Anapai Bay CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park1.8 km (1.1 mi)
- Mutton Cove CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park3.2 km (2 mi)
- Waiharakeke Bay CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park3.5 km (2.2 mi)
- Whariwharangi HutAbel Tasman National Park4.2 km (2.6 mi)
- Whariwharangi Bay CampsiteAbel Tasman National Park4.2 km (2.6 mi)
Tōtaranui Campground: questions
Do I need to book Tōtaranui Campground ahead?
Yes. Tōtaranui Campground is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Tōtaranui Campground have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 269 sites at Tōtaranui Campground.
How much does Tōtaranui Campground cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+ years) $18 NZD per night (9 February to 25 December); Child (5-17 years) $9 NZD per night (9 February to 25 December); Infant (0-4 years) free (9 February to 25 December); Adult (18+ years) $20 NZD per night (26 December to 8 February); Child (5-17 years) $10 NZD per night (26 December to 8 February); Infant (0-4 years) free (26 December to 8 February); Minimum fee per night $40 NZD per night (26 December to 8 February).
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.