Tōtaranui Campground

About this campsite

Campsite details

Tōtaranui is a large campground catering for up to 850 people. Sites are across the camp road from the Tōtaranui beach, and alongside the estuary. Camping on the beach side of the camp road for Abel Tasman Coast Track walkers only. 

The campground is divided into 23 zones separated by shelter belts, with six modern amenities blocks spread throughout. .

 functions as an education centre and may be booked for private stays when not used by school groups.

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Facilities and services

Camp office

• From 1 December to mid-April, the office is open 8 am to 4 pm. Outside this period check the door for hours.
• Eftpos payment is available during office hours only. 
• The office has maps and a pay phone, and sells items such as rubbish bags, ice, insect repellent, sunscreen, postcards, phone cards, and snack items.
• Staff on site all year.

Fireplaces

Outside of a fire ban, there are designated fireplaces where you can light fires. Bring your own firewood.

No rubbish facilities

You must remove all rubbish and recycling.  is at 45 Scott Road, off Abel Tasman Drive, 40 minutes from Tōtaranui. 

During peak season food scraps are collected daily from the campsite by staff for composting.

Facilities

Boat launching, Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), Dump station, Non-powered/tent sites, Shower - cold, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Boating, Fishing, Kayaking and canoeing, Mountain biking, Swimming, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

9 February to 25 December

• Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
• Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

26 December to 8 February

• Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
• Child (5–17 years): $10 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

A minimum fee of $40 per night applies from 26 December to 8 February with a maximum stay of 14 nights.

Passes

The can be used at this campsite except between 26 December to 8 February inclusive.

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

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Each booking is for a single site (which is allocated on arrival) and you will need to include the full names and ages of all group members up to a limit of 6. Note there is a minimum fee per booking and we do not give refunds.

Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

A maximum stay of 14 nights applies from 26 December to 8 February. The maximum stay with a camp pass (outside of these dates) is 7 nights within any 30.

More details

Access: Boat, Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 269 unpowered

Trails

Tōtaranui Campground can be accessed on the trail Totaranui Big Loop from our trail directory.