Torrent Bay
A lagoon bay along the middle of the coast track, where you can walk straight across the sand at low tide, with a row of private holiday homes by the shore.
Torrent Bay is a classic stretch of the coast track. At low tide, the broad lagoon exposes its sandy bed, and walkers can cross it directly; at high tide, a detour route is needed, adding about an hour. By the bay stand dozens of private holiday cottages (known as baches) dating back to before the national park was established, along with a DOC campsite. Cleopatra's Pool and Te Ānau are within walking distance, and many day trips choose to get on and off the water taxi here.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Anchorage Bay
- Cleopatra's Pool
- Abel Tasman Coast Track
- Bark Bay
- Tonga Island Marine Reserve
- Marahau
- Awaroa Beach
- Split Apple Rock