Whariwharangi Bay Campsite
About Whariwharangi Bay Campsite
Whariwharangi Bay Campsite is a Great Walk DOC campsite in Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 20 sites. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and flush toilets, 6 in all. It is reached on foot or by boat. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Whariwharangi Hut, under 1 km away.
Walk-in or boat-in to this campsite on the Waiharakeke to Whariwharangi section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive-in access.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- 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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Questions about Whariwharangi Bay Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Whariwharangi Bay Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Whariwharangi Bay Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Whariwharangi Bay Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot or by boat.
What facilities does Whariwharangi Bay Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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