Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Anchorage has great facilities, but is also quite busy. It is especially busy in summer with pick-ups of kayaks and day walkers by water taxis. It is a scheduled water taxi stop.
It is a popular campsite for school groups, especially on Monday to Thursday nights in November and mid-February to April.
The campsite gets good winter sun, has a fireplace, and sinks for hand-washing.
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:
International visitors:
For all visitors:
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Book online or contact Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre for more information.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1604997, N5466045
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 |
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