Bark Bay
A lagoon bay on the northern section of the track, close to a suspension bridge over Falls River, and a common base for day trips and multi-day walks.
Bark Bay has a lagoon enclosed by a sandspit, which can be crossed directly at low tide, and it has a DOC hut and campsite. From Torrent Bay it takes about 2.5 to 3 hours to walk, passing the longest suspension bridge on the track, over the Falls River. Many people take the water taxi to Bark Bay and then walk south to Torrent Bay or Te Ānau to catch a boat back, seeing several of the loveliest bays in one day.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Torrent Bay
- Cleopatra's Pool
- Anchorage Bay
- Tonga Island Marine Reserve
- Awaroa Beach
- Marahau
- Split Apple Rock