Tōtaranui Campground

About Tōtaranui Campground
Tōtaranui Campground is a DOC campsite in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 269 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, campfires allowed and dump station, 9 in all. Things to do here include boating, fishing and kayaking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Mutton Cove Campsite, 3 km away.
Camp next to the clear waters and golden sands of Tōtaranui beach at the northern end of the Abel Tasman National Park. It's a great place to relax on the beach, swim, kayak, fish or explore native bush on one of the nearby tracks.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Campfires allowed
- Dump station
- Unpowered sites
- Cold showers
- Wheelchair access
Things to do
- Boating
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Swimming
- Walking
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
- Abel Tasman Coast Track Campsites 2026/27: Booking, Fees and Where to Camp
- Abel Tasman Camping: Campsites, Bookings and Route
- Freedom Camping in Motueka: Sites, Limits and Alternatives
- 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 Tōtaranui Campground
How much does it cost to stay at Tōtaranui Campground?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Tōtaranui Campground?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Tōtaranui Campground?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Tōtaranui Campground have?
Boat launching, Campfires allowed, Dump station, Unpowered sites and Cold showers, and 4 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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