Area & getting there
Anapai 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
- -40.80272, 173.00427 (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
- Tent camping reached by foot or boat on the northern Abel Tasman Coast Track.
- No drive-in access; a campsite booking does not include boat transport. DOC Campsite Pass is not valid.
- 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.
Tent camping reached by foot or boat on the northern Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Plan a northern Coast Track overnight
Anapai Bay is on the Waiharakeke-to-Whariwharangi section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. The campsite takes walking or boating access rather than a road arrival. Work out the whole outward and return journey before choosing the night, including how everyone will carry their equipment. Do not transfer assumptions about access from the road-served Totaranui campground to this separate bay.
Use the facilities without overpacking
Flush toilets and untreated tap water support a tent stay, but the checked source does not establish showers, laundry or an equipped kitchen. Bring a stove, food and water-boiling arrangements in a load that suits your approach. Keep the items needed immediately on arrival easy to reach, especially shelter and dry clothing, so setting up does not require emptying every bag onto the ground.
Keep reservations and transport aligned
Book the campsite through DOC and check the residency-based adult rate for the season. The DOC Campsite Pass is not accepted here. Confirm any boat arrangements independently and review the current walking information before departure. Leave dogs at home. A little flexibility around the return is preferable to a connection that depends on an unverified service or an optimistic estimate of your group's walking pace.
Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.
