Watering Cove Campsite, Tasman - DOC Campsite

Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access.

Campsite DOC Abel Tasman National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

I've been there Been there

Yes

Bookable

Approx. elevation

-40.96387, 173.05629

Coordinates

Image: Diana Parr | DOC

Campsite Map

About this campsite

Watering Cove Beach is a small beach. It can be busy when day walkers, kayakers and boaties all visit at high tide.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.

Campsites

Date range

Adult NZ
18 + years

Adult INT
18+ years

Child NZ
5 to 17 years

Child INT
0 to 17 years

Infant NZ
0 to 4 years

1 October – 30 April

$21

$31

$10

$15

Free

1 May – 30 September

$21

$10

Free

is required for the New Zealand rate.

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.

Bookings

More details

Access: Boat, Foot

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 5 unpowered

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Watering Cove Campsite