Area & getting there
Mosquito 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
- -40.91227, 173.05943 (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
- Mosquito Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman. DOC lists access by boat.
- Book the campsite through the official booking link before arrival; a booking for a hut bed is not a camping reservation.
- DOC lists an untreated water source. Treat or boil drinking water, and carry a reserve in case the supply is unavailable.
- Recheck the official DOC alerts, route conditions and opening restrictions immediately before travel.
- Camping category
- Great Walk
- Access
- Boat
- Fees
- A single comparable adult nightly camping price is not confirmed here. Check DOC's current Fees and bookings section for your dates and eligibility.
- Water
- DOC lists an untreated water source. Treat or boil drinking water, and carry a reserve in case the supply is unavailable.
Mosquito Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Abel Tasman National Park, Tasman. DOC lists access by boat.
Location and camping category
This listing is for Mosquito Bay Campsite, in Abel Tasman National Park. DOC places it in the Great Walk category. Compare this individual site with nearby options rather than assuming every campsite in the surrounding reserve has the same facilities or booking rules.
Arriving and choosing a camping setup
DOC lists access by boat. Confirmed camping setup indicators are tent. Check access-road and site limitations for the actual vehicle or tent you intend to use. Boat access requires a separate transport plan: check landing arrangements, weather, tide constraints and the return journey with the relevant operator.
Facilities, water and pets
The checked DOC facility list includes non-powered/tent sites; toilets - non-flush; water from tap - not treated, boil before use. A facility not listed is unconfirmed, rather than proof that it is absent.
DOC lists an untreated water source. Treat or boil drinking water, and carry a reserve in case the supply is unavailable. DOC states dogs are not permitted. Assistance-dog and other-pet arrangements require confirmation with DOC.
Fees and booking
A single comparable adult nightly camping price is not confirmed here. Check DOC's current Fees and bookings section for your dates and eligibility. Book the campsite through the official booking link before arrival; a booking for a hut bed is not a camping reservation. Camping passes, hut bookings and transport fares are separate questions; confirm exactly what your reservation or pass covers for Mosquito Bay Campsite.
Before travelling
Recheck the official DOC alerts, route conditions and opening restrictions immediately before travel. Check the surrounding reserve's current visitor information before planning activities from camp. No reliable coordinate reference was extracted from this page. Follow DOC's official location and access information rather than a guessed map pin.
Read the official Mosquito Bay Campsite page for current fees, detailed directions, restrictions and booking links. Information checked 2026-10-08; this guide is not a live availability or safety report.
Common questions
Do I need to book Mosquito Bay Campsite?
Book the campsite through the official booking link before arrival; a booking for a hut bed is not a camping reservation.
Can I bring a dog?
DOC states dogs are not permitted. Assistance-dog and other-pet arrangements require confirmation with DOC.
Is the drinking water treated?
DOC lists an untreated water source. Treat or boil drinking water, and carry a reserve in case the supply is unavailable.
