Bark Bay Hut
Great Walk hutAbel Tasman National Park, TasmanOpen
Current advisories
Wilding conifer control in Abel Tasman National Park
06 September 2026
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.
Track maintenance between Falls River and Torrent Bay
11 August 2026
From 31 August to 23 October 2026 there will be track maintenance between Falls River and Torrent Bay. Machinery and explosives will be used at times, so expect short delays. Follow all signage and directions from staff while passing through this area. Operation map (PDF, 165K) First published on 12 August 2026.
Bark Bay Hut no heating
23 September 2026
There is currently no heating at Bark Bay Hut due to a problem with the wood burning stove. The stove is disconnected as it is unsafe and should not be used. Take adequate warm clothing. First published on 24 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sleeps
- 34 bunks
- Booking
- Can book
- Heating
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Toilet
- Yes
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzBark Bay Hut can also be accessed via water taxi.
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BP25
- Grid reference
- E1604013, N5470482
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 40.91610° S, 173.04858° E
About this place
This is a 34-bunk hut located on the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the Motueka area.
Know before you go
Weather forecast
Bark Bay Hut weather forecast - NIWA website
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Book Abel Tasman Coast Track huts and campsites online
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
On these tracks
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Bark Bay campsite
Great Walk • Tasman • 0.2 km
Bark Bay campsite is a beachside campsite on the Torrent Bay Estuary to Bark Bay section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. It is accessible by walking or…
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking
Onetahuti Bay campsite
Great Walk • Tasman • 3 km
Onetahuti Bay is a beachside campsite on the Mosquito Bay to Awaroa section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. Access is by walking or boating, as there is no…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Toilets - flush
Torrent Bay Village campsite
Great Walk • Tasman • 3.5 km
Torrent Bay Village campsite is a walk-in or boat-in site on the Torrent Bay Estuary to Bark Bay section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive-on…
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Te Pukatea Bay campsite
Great Walk • Tasman • 4.3 km
Te Pukatea Bay campsite is a beachside campsite located on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the Tasman region. Access is by…
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Anchorage Hut
Great Walk • 34 bunks • Tasman • 4.6 km
Anchorage Hut is a 34-bunk hut located on the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the Motueka area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - flush
Walks nearby
Tōtaranui to Awaroa Bay
Intermediate • 2 hr one way • 7 km (tidal) • 8.95 km away
Tōtaranui to Waiharakeke Bay
Intermediate • 1 hr 40 min return via the same track • 6.8 km • 8.95 km away
Inland Track
Advanced • 3 days • 41.1 km • 10.71 km away
Pukatea Walk
Easy • 30 min return via same track • 0.8 km • 11.88 km away
Headlands Track
Easy • 1 hr loop • 1.6 km • 11.9 km away
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.