Campground · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Scotts Beach Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
Scotts Beach Campsite has 9 tent sites in a sheltered grassy area on the Heaphy coastal section, one of nine Great Walk campsites on the track. It is 2 hr from Katipo Shelter and 45 min to Kohaihai. Tap water can be limited in summer. The page advises against swimming along the coast because of tidal rips.
Scotts Beach Campsite is a campground in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 9 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Scotts Beach Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 9 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Great Walk
- Sites
- 9 sites
- Site types
- 9 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
- Tap water, can be limited in summer, Long drop toilet with toilet paper
- Rules and limits
- Fireplace present
- Getting there
- Walk-in on the Heaphy coastal section; 2 hr from Katipo Shelter, 45 min to Kohaihai
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.08830, 172.10466
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Scotts Beach Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Kōhaihai CampsiteKahurangi National Park2.4 km (1.5 mi)
- Katipo Creek Shelter CampsiteKahurangi National Park4.9 km (3 mi)
- Heaphy CampsiteKahurangi National Park11.3 km (7 mi)
- Heaphy HutKahurangi National Park11.3 km (7 mi)
- James Mackay HutKahurangi National Park24.4 km (15.2 mi)
- James Mackay CampsiteKahurangi National Park24.4 km (15.2 mi)
Scotts Beach Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Scotts Beach Campsite ahead?
Yes. Scotts Beach Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Scotts Beach Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 9 sites at Scotts Beach Campsite.
How much does Scotts Beach 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.