Watering Cove Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park

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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman ▷

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Email: nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz

Phone: (03) 546 9339

Abel Tasman Address:
Abel Tasman Coastal Track

2 reviews with the most recent first

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Fabio Flepp

Ranking: 10/10

The most picturesque campsite during our great walk. There were just 2 other tents that we did not see from our spit. Just a stair down to the beach. Wekas walking around. Dolphins in the bay in the evening!

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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Cymen Crick

New Zealand

Ranking: 8/10

Walking
Little used for walkers as it's a side trip down to the beach. But it's a wonderful little spot with a great outlook over the Astrolabe.

Kayaking
Very sheltered from the summer sea breeze, it's a choice overnight option before tackling the Mad Mile first thing the next day.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

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Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Fabio Flepp

Ranking: 10/10

The most picturesque campsite during our great walk. There were just 2 other tents that we did not see from our spit. Just a stair down to the beach. Wekas walking around. Dolphins in the bay in the evening!

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Conservation Campsite Pass

Save up to 70% on campsite fees! Support conservation and experience the natural beauty of NZ. 74 Department of Conservation campsites, one convenient pass.

Get the Pass

Cymen Crick

New Zealand

Ranking: 8/10

Walking
Little used for walkers as it's a side trip down to the beach. But it's a wonderful little spot with a great outlook over the Astrolabe.

Kayaking
Very sheltered from the summer sea breeze, it's a choice overnight option before tackling the Mad Mile first thing the next day.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

Nelson Region ▷ Abel Tasman

Feature	Value	Info
Campsite Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$20) 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.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$20) 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	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Maximum Stay Duration	2 nights How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.	How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.
Booking Required	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.
WiFi Internet	No WiFi What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes Treat, boil or filter water.	Is there fresh water available? Yes Treat, boil or filter water.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.	How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.
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 stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
Powered Sites	Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Does this establishment have powered sites? No
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? No	Can vehicles drive in? No
Shower	No shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Great Walk Campsite 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.	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.

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