Campground · West Coast, New Zealand
Kōhaihai Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
Kōhaihai Campsite has 50 sites at the Kohaihai River mouth in nikau forest, at the start of the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park. The road ends at Council Rd north of Karamea, with the last 3 km gravel. Tidal currents make the river mouth unsafe to swim in. Dogs are allowed at the campsite only.
Kōhaihai Campsite is a campground in Kahurangi National Park, West Coast, New Zealand, with 50 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Kōhaihai Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 50 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 50 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $10 per night
- Child (5-17): $5 per night
- Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Picnic shelter
- Rules and limits
- Dogs allowed at campsite only
- Getting there
- End of Council Rd north of Karamea, last 3 km gravel
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.10953, 172.10254
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Kōhaihai Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Scotts Beach CampsiteKahurangi National Park2.4 km (1.5 mi)
- Katipo Creek Shelter CampsiteKahurangi National Park7.3 km (4.5 mi)
- Heaphy CampsiteKahurangi National Park13.6 km (8.5 mi)
- Heaphy HutKahurangi National Park13.7 km (8.5 mi)
- James Mackay HutKahurangi National Park26.6 km (16.5 mi)
- James Mackay CampsiteKahurangi National Park26.7 km (16.6 mi)
Kōhaihai Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Kōhaihai Campsite ahead?
Yes. Kōhaihai Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Kōhaihai Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 50 sites at Kōhaihai Campsite.
How much does Kōhaihai Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $10 NZD per night; Child (5-17) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free.
When is Kōhaihai Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
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
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.