Landmark
Brown Hut
KM 0 · ≈137 m (449 ft)
Booked one camp per night, in order
Heaphy Track Permit
Kahurangi National Park · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
A 78.4 km Great Walk between Brown Hut and Kohaihai, walked end to end in either direction, with six huts. Huts and campsites must be booked in advance all year round. Mountain bikers may ride it from 1 May to 30 November.
Get an alert when every night of your Heaphy Track itinerary has room for your group.
How booking the Heaphy Track works
Heaphy Track: Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand. The Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings. Huts and campsites are booked night by night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz. When bookings open: one opening day each year for the July to June stay year, 9:30 am NZ time, with a virtual queue.
Heaphy Track elevation profile
Landmark
Brown Hut
Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 78.4 km (48.7 mi)
0 km Brown Hut78.4 km Kōhaihai
- Distance
- 0 km (0 mi)
- Elevation
- ≈137 m (449 ft)
Heaphy Track landmarks
Map of the Heaphy Track, Brown Hut to Kōhaihai
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How to get a Heaphy Track permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
- Distance
- 78.4 km (48.7 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Huts and campsites are booked night by night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Heaphy Track on bookings.doc.govt.nz. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check bookings.doc.govt.nz and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 111.
How much a Heaphy Track permit costs
Heaphy Track permit fee: Huts NZ$44 (New Zealand adult) or NZ$66 (international adult) per night, 1 Oct to 30 Apr; campsites NZ$19 or NZ$28 per night.
Heaphy Track FAQ
How do I book the Heaphy Track?
Book each hut or campsite night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz. DOC says huts and campsites must be booked in advance all year round.
When does Heaphy Track booking open?
For stays from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, bookings opened on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 9:30 am New Zealand time, with a virtual queue. DOC had not published 2027/28 dates on 29 October 2026.
How much does the Heaphy Track cost?
From 1 October to 30 April a hut night is NZ$44 per adult at the New Zealand rate and NZ$66 at the international rate, and a campsite is NZ$19 or NZ$28. A day walk on the track costs nothing. These are the 2026/27 figures.
How long is the Heaphy Track?
78.4 km (48.7 mi) one way, with six huts. DOC does not give a number of days for walkers, so plan from the stage times.
Can you mountain bike the Heaphy Track?
Yes, from 1 May to 30 November, in both directions. Groups can have no more than 6 riders, e-bikes are not allowed, and nobody may ride at night.
Which huts are on the Heaphy Track?
Brown Hut, Perry Saddle Hut, Gouland Downs Hut, Saxon Hut, James Mackay Hut and Heaphy Hut. Lewis Shelter is for emergencies only.
Can I get a Heaphy Track booking if the huts are full?
Nights from a cancellation go back on the DOC system. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.