This is one of nine Great Walk campsites on the Heaphy Track.
Facilities and services
- Number of campers - 10
- Number of tent sites - 5
All campsites on the Heaphy Track have water from a tap and toilets that are supplied with toilet paper; Gouland Downs campsite has a long drop toilet.
The campsite also has wooden platforms for tent sites.
Campers are not permitted to use hut facilities.
Hut rangers move between nearby huts in the summer. As well as checking campsite bookings, they are able to provide campers with information about the track and weather.
Fees
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
|
Date range |
Adult NZ |
Adult INT |
Child NZ |
Child INT |
Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 October – 30 April |
$19 |
$28 |
$9 |
$14 |
Free |
|
1 May – 30 September |
$19 |
$19 |
$9 |
$9 |
Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
This campsite is beside Gouland Downs Hut. It's a 2 hr walk from Perry Saddle hut and campsite, and a 1 hr 30 min to Saxon hut and campsite.
Tracks to this campsite
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Duration: 4-6 days Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1545509, N5473166
Latitude: -40.89077926, Longitude: 172.35314937
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |