Te Pukatea Bay Campsite
About Te Pukatea Bay Campsite
Te Pukatea Bay Campsite is a Great Walk DOC campsite in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 7 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, tap water (untreated) and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. It is reached on foot or by boat. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Anchorage Hut, under 1 km away.
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Nelson/Tasman
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- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- DOC Campsites That Sell Out Over Summer (and What to Book Instead)
- Freedom Camping in Tasman 2026: Motueka, Richmond, Takaka and Abel Tasman
Questions about Te Pukatea Bay Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Te Pukatea Bay Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Te Pukatea Bay Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Te Pukatea Bay Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot or by boat.
What facilities does Te Pukatea Bay Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets, Toilets and Water supply.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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