The Barn Backpackers and Campground
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Add your business details- Relaxed site overlooking Abel Tasman National Park
- Set in the centre of Marahau, a 20-minute walk to Marahau beach
- Outdoor kitchens, film and reading rooms, massages and trips arranged
Lucky enough to be doing a little touring around New Zealand? Boost your good fortune even more with a stay at this stellar site just outside the entrance to scenic Abel Tasman National Park. Sitting at the bottom of the area’s lush foothills, it’s in a top position for strolling on stunning beaches or relaxing in a hammock with a view out over Tasman Bay and Fisherman Island.
As any kids in tow might already have gathered by having a look at the pics, amenities at The Barn Backpackers and Campground are swish. The site has a fab setup, with outdoor decking, loads of BBQ areas and seating all around as well as indoor movie and reading rooms. Open-air showers with sea views are also a winning bonus…
If you're planning a particularly hardy paddleboarding session on nearby beaches, a yoga practice is just down the road and massages are available on site to get you feeling limber afterwards. Check in with staff about other stuff to do in the local area too – they can sort you out with water taxis, kayaking and sailing trips in Abel Tasman as well as guided walking tours, canyoning trips and caving expeditions.
For DIY explores, the site is a 20-minute walk from Marahau beach for swimming in the clear waters or hunting for shellfish and cockles on the shore to chuck on the barbie later. Other eats can be sorted in the village as well – food trucks and restaurants with sea views are set up here, with produce available in Abel Tasman’s general store to sizzle up in one of the site’s three outdoor kitchens.
Campground type
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Languages spoken
English
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Features
No dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Barn Backpackers and Campground
14 Harvey Road
Marahau
Tasman District
New Zealand
7197
Directions Timezone
Pacific/Auckland NZST (GMT+12:00)
GPS
-40.99445°N
173.00339°W
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Once you’ve kayaked alongside orcas and stingrays off the beaches, turn your attention to leg-stretching activities: two of the site’s boundaries are shared with the national park, with the Abel Tasman Coast Track minutes away on foot leading towards Wainui in the north. Venture into the valley through the foothills for epic views, looking out for weirdly named wildlife like weka, pukeko and tui as well as fantails and morepork enroute.
On your tramps through Abel Tasman, you could also stop by the Separation Point headland for a gander at fur seals or go forth to the Tonga Island Marine Reserve to ooh and ahh over little blue penguins and bottlenose dolphins...
Thrills more your thing? Scuba, skydive and mountain bike in this hub of adventure.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Barn Backpackers and Campground have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Barn Backpackers and Campground dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near The Barn Backpackers and Campground? Once you’ve kayaked alongside orcas and stingrays off the beaches, turn your attention to leg-stretching activities: two of the site’s boundaries are shared with the national park, with the Abel Tasman Coast … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Barn Backpackers and Campground?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m.