Campground · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Saxon Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
Saxon Campsite has 5 tent sites on wooden platforms at the edge of Gouland Downs, one of nine Great Walk campsites on the Heaphy Track. It is 1 hr 30 min from Gouland Downs and 3 hr to James Mackay. Great spotted kiwi can be heard at night. There is tap water, a long drop toilet and sinks.
Saxon Campsite is a campground in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 5 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Saxon 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
- Long drop toilet, Tap water, Sinks and wooden tent platforms
- Getting there
- Walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track; 1 hr 30 min from Gouland Downs, 3 hr to James Mackay
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -40.88647, 172.30848
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Saxon Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Saxon HutKahurangi National Park0 km (0 mi)
- Gouland Downs HutKahurangi National Park3.8 km (2.4 mi)
- Gouland Downs CampsiteKahurangi National Park3.8 km (2.4 mi)
- James Mackay CampsiteKahurangi National Park7.7 km (4.8 mi)
- James Mackay HutKahurangi National Park7.7 km (4.8 mi)
- Perry Saddle CampsiteKahurangi National Park8.1 km (5 mi)
Saxon Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Saxon Campsite ahead?
Yes. Saxon Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Saxon Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 5 sites at Saxon Campsite.
How much does Saxon 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.