Tōtaranui Campground is a Department of Conservation campground at 105 Totaranui Road, Golden Bay, at the northern end of Abel Tasman National Park, beside Tōtaranui beach. It holds a 4.7 Google rating from 442 reviews. The DOC website says the large campground caters for up to 850 people, with 23 zones separated by shelter belts and six amenities blocks. There is a minimum nightly charge and a stay limit from 26 December to 8 February, bookings are made online, dogs are not allowed, and fires are permitted only in designated fireplaces when there is no fire ban. The office is open set hours during the season and sells basics such as rubbish bags, ice and sunscreen.
A good campground is judged on its setting, facilities and rules, and a popular one needs planning. Book early for peak summer, check the fire rules and bring your own firewood, water and food, since remote sites have limited shops. You must carry out all rubbish and recycling, and the nearest transfer station is a long drive away. Beachside camping may be limited to track walkers, so check which zone you are booked into. Sunscreen and insect repellent are worth packing, and an early start makes the most of the beach a