Bark Bay

  • Bark Bay has a beautiful tidal estuary which you can walk along

  • Bark was stripped from trees to be used in a Nelson tannery, hence the origin of the name of the bay

Bark Bay is another golden beach in the Abel Tasman National Park. With all the logging that went on in the early part of last century it is really hard to see where it actually occurred, hence its name! Many day walkers use Bark Bay as a lunch spot - it is nice and sheltered and if the conditions do not permit you to sit on the beach there is a Department of Conservation hut to warm up in.
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Kayakers cruising along Bark Bay beach

     

    Trips that include Bark Bay

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    • Totaranui Day Out$55.00

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      Depart Totaranui to Bark Bay or Tonga (via the Seal Colony), walk to Awaroa and catch the return Aqua Taxi to Totaranui.

      Start: Totaranui

      Finish: Totaranui

    • Beaches and Bays$69.00

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      Aqua Taxi to Bark Bay, walk to Anchorage (3.5 hrs) or Torrent Bay (2.5hrs / by prior arrangement) to meet the Aqua Taxi again.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Falls River$70.00

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      Take a scenic Aqua Taxi from Totaranui to Torrent Bay and then walk north to Bark Bay. Return from Bark Bay on the Aqua Taxi arriving at Totaranui.

      Start: Totaranui

      Finish: Totaranui

    • Seals and Sand$72.00

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      Aqua Taxi to Tonga (Onetahuti Bay) via the seal colony, walk to Anchorage Bay (4.5 hrs) or Torrent Bay (3.5hrs / by prior arrangement) to meet the Aqua Taxi again.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Totaranui Scenic Cruise$74.00

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      Board at Totaranui for a scenic cruise to Marahau. Bring your lunch or dine at one of the local cafes. Depart Marahau after lunch and return to Totaranui.

      Start: Totaranui

      Finish: Totaranui

    • Three Hour Scenic Cruise$74.00

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      A comprehensive round trip visiting all points of interest along the sparkling bays and golden beaches of the Park. The friendly fur seals of Tonga Island are a highlight.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Awaroa Escape$78.00

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      Aqua Taxi to Bark Bay or Tonga (Onetahuti Beach) and then walk to Awaroa Bay (3hrs from Bark Bay, 1hr from Tonga) where you may purchase a delicious lunch at the Awaroa Lodge (cafe booking advisable).

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Slice of Paradise$79.00

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      Travel the length of the park to Totaranui and back to Bark Bay for a 3.5 hr walk to Anchorage Bay.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Rata Trail$81.00

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      Aqua Taxi to Totaranui, walk to Awaroa (2 hrs) where you can purchase lunch (booking advisable). A highly recommended walk but only possible when low tide falls between 11:00am and 4:00pm.

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

    • Remote Getaway$90.00

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      Catch the morning Aqua Taxi to Mutton Cove and walk to Totaranui (2.5hrs).

      Start: Marahau & Kaiteriteri

      Finish: Marahau & Kaiteriteri