Campground · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Perry Saddle Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
Perry Saddle Campsite has 5 tent sites beside Perry Saddle Hut, in a fold of the hills with an alpine feel and views of Dragons Teeth and Mt Olympus. It is about 5 hr from Brown campsite and 2 hr to Gouland Downs. Tap water and toilets with toilet paper are provided, and a cold swimming pool sits in Gorge Creek near the hut.
Perry Saddle Campsite is a campground in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 5 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Perry Saddle Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 5 sites.
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, Toilets with toilet paper
- Getting there
- Walk-in beside Perry Saddle Hut; about 5 hr from Brown campsite, 2 hr to Gouland Downs
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -40.90100, 172.40267
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Perry Saddle Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Perry Saddle HutKahurangi National Park0 km (0 mi)
- Aorere Shelter CampsiteKahurangi National Park3.2 km (2 mi)
- Gouland Downs CampsiteKahurangi National Park4.3 km (2.7 mi)
- Gouland Downs HutKahurangi National Park4.3 km (2.7 mi)
- Brown HutKahurangi National Park6.8 km (4.2 mi)
- Brown CampsiteKahurangi National Park6.8 km (4.2 mi)
Perry Saddle Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Perry Saddle Campsite ahead?
Yes. Perry Saddle Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Perry Saddle Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 5 sites at Perry Saddle Campsite.
How much does Perry Saddle 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.