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Bark Bay Hut and campsite

Hut Added 25 September 200525 September 2005 by MatthewMatthew.
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Located at the Bark Bay estuary on the coast immediately south of Tonga Island Marine Reserve. 40 tent sites.

Location
Abel Tasman National Park
National Park. 22,533ha (87mi2).
Category Great Walk Hut (DOC)
Altitude Sea level
Access Along the Abel Tasman Coast Track from Awaroa Hut to the north or Anchorage Hut to the south, or via kayak from Marahau.
Capacity 25
Facilities Water supply, Toilet, Enclosed wood burner
Map sheets
NZTopo50-BP25
NZMS260-N26
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Hut categories
Great Walk Hut
Well appointed DOC hut on a Great Walk. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required.
Serviced Hut
Larger, high standard hut. Back country hut pass / 3 hut tickets required, no bookings (several exceptions). Mostly owned by DOC.
Serviced Alpine Hut
Alpine hut owned by DOC or clubs such as NZAC. Generally no heating. Payment varies.
Standard Hut
Typical DOC hut. Back country hut pass / 1 hut ticket required, no bookings.
Basic Hut/Bivvy
Small DOC huts of 2-6 bunks. No fees or bookings.

See DOC and NZAC websites for details of pricing and booking.

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