Area & getting there
Akersten Bay Campsite
DOC campsite reference point, not a verified entrance or individual pitch.
Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)Location source & precision
- Reference coordinates
- -40.97204, 173.04745 (latitude, longitude)
- Precision
- WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
- Source
- DOC Maps campsite reference point (WGS84), exact official-page asset ID (new tab)
Department of Conservation - Location source checked
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice
- Walk- or boat-access tent camping on the Tinline-to-Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
- No drive-on access. Book the campsite and arrange transport separately; DOC Campsite Pass is not accepted.
- Camping styles
- tent
- Fees
- Non-powered tent camping: NZ$21 per adult 18+ per night for eligible New Zealand visitors; international adults NZ$31 nightly October-April and NZ$21 May-September. NZ eligibility evidence required; DOC Campsite Pass not valid.
- Water
- Untreated tap water; boil before drinking and confirm supply before travel.
Walk- or boat-access tent camping on the Tinline-to-Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Make the arrival part of the booking
Akersten Bay is reached on foot or by boat, not by driving a campervan to the beach. It sits on the Tinline-to-Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. Decide how you will carry the camp before reserving a night, then arrange any transport separately. A booking for sleeping space does not confirm a landing service or a return pickup.
Pack for a tent-based coastal night
The verified facilities are non-powered tent sites, non-flush toilets and untreated tap water. Bring cooking gear and a way to boil drinking water rather than expecting a shared kitchen. Keep the load manageable for your approach and protect sleeping equipment from water during transport. Plan what you will eat if the return is delayed, without assuming there will be a food service at camp.
Check the right fee category
Abel Tasman campsite prices distinguish eligible New Zealand visitors from international visitors in the summer period. Check the applicable rate and eligibility evidence before paying; the ordinary DOC Campsite Pass does not cover this stay. Review route and coastal conditions again before departure. Leave dogs behind and identify a realistic alternative if your transport or walking plan changes rather than arriving without a workable return.
Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.
