Watering Cove Campsite
About Watering Cove Campsite
Watering Cove Campsite is a Great Walk DOC campsite in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 5 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 Observation Beach Campsite, 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
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- Freedom Camping in Tasman 2026: Motueka, Richmond, Takaka and Abel Tasman
Questions about Watering Cove Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Watering Cove Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Watering Cove Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Watering Cove Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot or by boat.
What facilities does Watering Cove 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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