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Watering Cove Campsite

Watering Cove Campsite is a small beachside campsite located on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track in Nelson Tasman, New Zealand. It is accessible only by foot or boat — there is no drive-on access.

The campsite sits alongside Watering Cove Beach, a compact beach that can get busy when day walkers, kayakers, and boaties converge at high tide.

The site accommodates a handful of campers and is considered one of the more picturesque spots in Abel Tasman National Park, making it a popular choice for those travelling the Coast Track by kayak or on foot. Bookings are required year-round.


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