Saxon Campsite
Located in Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
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Introduction
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. Situated on the edge of Gouland Downs, you can listen for great spotted kiwi at night.Access
- Foot
- Mountain bike
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Dog access
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. Saxon campsite has a long drop toilet and also sinks. It has wooden platforms for tent sites.
This campsite is beside Saxon Hut. 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
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $16 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $24 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $12 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
1 May – 30 September
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $16 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
It's a 1 hr 30 min walk from Gouland Downs hut and campsite and a 3 hr walk to James MacKay hut and campsite.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1541742, N5473616
Latitude: -40.88646632, Longitude: 172.30847735
Contacts
| Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
| nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |