Campground · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Heaphy Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
Heaphy Campsite has 20 tent sites beside Heaphy Hut, overlooking the Heaphy River mouth, with limestone cliffs and lush forest with nikau palms. It is one of nine Great Walk campsites on the Heaphy Track, 2 hr 30 min from Lewis hut and 5 hr to Kohaihai. Tap water and long drop toilets are provided.
Heaphy Campsite is a campground in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 20 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Heaphy Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 20 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Great Walk
- Sites
- 20 sites
- Site types
- 20 tent sites
- Fees (NZD)
1 Oct–30 Apr
- Adult NZ (18+): $19 per person per night
- Adult INT (18+): $28 per person per night
- Child NZ (5–17): $9 per person per night
- Child INT (0–17): $14 per person per night
- Infant NZ (0–4): free
1 May–30 Sep
- Adult NZ (18+): $19 per person per night
- Adult INT (18+): $19 per person per night
- Child NZ (5–17): $9 per person per night
- Child INT (0–17): $9 per person per night
- Infant NZ (0–4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Drinking water from a tap, Long drop toilets with toilet paper
- Getting there
- Walk-in campsite beside Heaphy Hut; 2 hr 30 min from Lewis hut; 5 hr to Kohaihai
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -40.98691, 172.11021
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Heaphy Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Heaphy HutKahurangi National Park0.1 km (0.1 mi)
- Katipo Creek Shelter CampsiteKahurangi National Park6.4 km (4 mi)
- Scotts Beach CampsiteKahurangi National Park11.3 km (7 mi)
- Kōhaihai CampsiteKahurangi National Park13.6 km (8.5 mi)
- James Mackay HutKahurangi National Park14.4 km (8.9 mi)
- James Mackay CampsiteKahurangi National Park14.4 km (8.9 mi)
Heaphy Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Heaphy Campsite ahead?
Yes. Heaphy Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Heaphy Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 20 sites at Heaphy Campsite.
How much does Heaphy Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult NZ (18+) $19 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult INT (18+) $28 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child NZ (5–17) $9 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child INT (0–17) $14 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Infant NZ (0–4) free (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult NZ (18+) $19 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Sep); Adult INT (18+) $19 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Sep); Child NZ (5–17) $9 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Sep); Child INT (0–17) $9 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Sep); Infant NZ (0–4) free (1 May–30 Sep).
What is the emergency number at Kahurangi National Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Permits and tracks nearby
Booking guides
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.