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Awaroa Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

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  • Wilding conifer control in Abel Tasman National Park

    A helicopter will be spraying individual wilding conifer trees in Abel Tasman National Park between Bark Bay and Awaroa over several days between 9 September to 31 October 2026.

    The herbicide will be applied directly to individual trees from a hovering helicopter.

    The spray area will be at least 50 metres from tracks.

    First published on 7 September 2026.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Awaroa campsite is categorised as a DOC Great Walk Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Adults from $5 to $32, children from $0 to $16, infants are free. There is differential pricing for international visitors, as well as seasonal pricing. Visit the website for exact pricing.

DOC Great Walk Campsite

Except for the Milford Track and Paparoa Track, all Great Walks offer camping near huts or in designated areas. There are nearly 60 Great Walk campsites offering basic facilities including toilets, handwashing sinks and a water supply with some being treated and some untreated. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Some have picnic tables and cooking shelters. These do not include the indoor facilities provided at Great Walk huts.

Feature Value Value
Unpowered Site Adult Varies per night
Unpowered Site Child Varies per night
Unpowered Site Infant Varies per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Great Walk

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman

Categories
  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

The campsite operates year-round.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-40.8658866038765

173.038101196289

Latitude
-40.8658866038765
Longitude
173.038101196289

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Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Medium Cost Camping Medium Cost Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Medium Cost Camping

Medium Cost Camping

Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping only Camping only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping only

Camping only

You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Payment Requirement

  • Paid access/participation Paid access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Paid access/participation

Paid access/participation

The experience costs money to access or take part in.

Maximum Sites Available

  • 16 to 20 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

16 to 20 sites

There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.

Water Supply

  • Water supply available

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Water supply available

A supply of fresh water is available.

Shower

  • No shower

Shower

Is there a shower at this location?

No shower

No shower is available.

Dump Station

  • No dump station

Dump Station

Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station?

No dump station

This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.

Booking Required

  • Booking is Required

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

Booking is Required

Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.

Powered Sites

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Large Vehicle Access

  • No large vehicles

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No large vehicles

The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.

Dogs

  • No dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.

Vehicle Access

  • No vehicle access

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No vehicle access

This location is not accessible in a vehicle.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Great Walk Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Great Walk Campsite

All Great Walk tracks (except Milford) offer camping near huts or in designated areas. There are nearly 60 Department of Conservation Great Walk Campsites offering basic facilities including toilets, handwashing sinks and a water supply. Some have picnic tables and cooking shelters. Great Walk Campsite bookings are usually required online or at DOC Visitor Centres.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires permitted  (in designated sites)

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires permitted

(in designated sites)

Open air fires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place.

Cooking shelter (cookers not provided), fireplace (often closed due to fire danger).

Toilet

  • Customer toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Customer toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only.

Campervan Water Refill

  • No campervan water refill No campervan water refill

Campervan Water Refill

Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here?

No campervan water refill

No campervan water refill

There are not facilities for refilling a campervan's freshwater tank at this site.'

Reviews

  • Good facilities but the worst place along the track regarding mosquitos and sandflies!

    Depending on the tide you have to wait very long to cross the water the next day.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    Fabio Flepp's avatar

    Fabio Flepp

  • Good facilities, but unless you need to stay in the hut, there's other beaches that are less affected by tide and have a nicer outlook.

    Walking

    Great facilities here though.

    Kayaking

    You would only want to stay here if the high tides are on your side when arriving and leaving here. Other nearby campsites are more kayak friendly.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in May 2016

    Cymen Crick's avatar

    Cymen Crick