Akersten Bay Campsite

Abel Tasman National Park


Walk-in or boat-in campsite at the southern end of Abel Tasman National Park.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Abel Tasman National Park attractions

1. Cleopatra’s Pool

1.39 MILES

A short detour off the Abel Tasman Coast Track between Torrent Bay and Anchorage is Cleopatra's Pool, a beautiful natural rock pool and moss-lined slide.

2. North Head Lookout

2.86 MILES

Just south of the Falls River swing bridge there's a worthwhile detour to the North Head lookout across the Tasman Sea.

3. South Head Lookout

3.48 MILES

Just south of Bark Bay is one of the Abel Tasman's scenic highlights: the lookout at South Head.

4. Hop Federation

7.9 MILES

Pop in for tastings and fill a flagon to go at this teeny-weeny but terrific craft brewery. Pick of the ales is the Red IPA.

5. Ngarua Caves

8.21 MILES

Just below the summit of Takaka Hill are the Ngarua Caves, a rock-solid attraction, where you can see myriad subterranean delights including moa bones…

6. Motueka District Museum

9.77 MILES

Housed in an attractive 1913-built school building, this museum has a tiny but interesting collection of regional artefacts.

7. Skinner Point Lookout

9.89 MILES

Beautiful views across Waiharakeke Bay to Awaroa Head, and the long, golden beach of Totaranui can be enjoyed at the Skinner Point lookout.

8. Rawhiti Cave

11.19 MILES

The ultimate in geological eye-candy around these parts are the phytokarst features of Rawhiti Cave, a 15-minute drive from Takaka (reached via Motupipi,…