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Campground · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand

James Mackay Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

James Mackay Campsite has 5 tent sites on wooden platforms beside James Mackay Hut, on the edge of Mackay Downs in low forest. There are distant views of the Tasman Sea and Heaphy River mouth. It is one of nine Great Walk campsites on the Heaphy Track, 3 hr from Saxon. Tap water, a flush toilet and sinks are on site.

James Mackay Campsite is a campground in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 5 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

Book with DOCDOC page for James Mackay Campsite

How booking James Mackay Campsite works

Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 5 sites.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type
Campground · DOC category: Great Walk
Sites
5 sites
Site types
5 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, Flush toilet with toilet paper, Sinks on site, Wooden tent platforms
Getting there
  • Walk-in beside James Mackay Hut; 3 hr from Saxon, 3.5 hr to Lewis
Booked through
DOC bookings
Location
-40.88585, 172.21737

In an emergency, call 111.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for James Mackay Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.

Nearby places to stay

Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.

James Mackay Campsite: questions

Do I need to book James Mackay Campsite ahead?

Yes. James Mackay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).

How many sites does James Mackay Campsite have?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 5 sites at James Mackay Campsite.

How much does James Mackay Campsite cost?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult NZ (18+) $19 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult NZ (18+) $19 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Sep); Adult INT (18+) $28 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult INT (18+) $19 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Sep); Child NZ (5–17) $9 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child NZ (5–17) $9 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Sep); Child INT (0–17) $14 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child INT (0–17) $9 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Sep); Infant NZ (0–4) free (1 Oct–30 Apr); 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.