Introduction

Information about fees, bookings and associated conditions for the Heaphy Track.

Bookings are not yet open for the 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 season. Check back here regularly for updates. We will give a minimum of two weeks' notice. 

  • Fees listed on this page apply until 30 June 2024.
  • Fees for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 are changing – see Great Walks pricing for details.

Fees are charged per person, per night to stay in huts and campsites on the Heaphy Track. There are no fees to complete a day walk on the track or for entry into the Kahurangi National Park.

Hut fees

In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:

  • Adult (18+ years): $37 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required

International visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $56 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): $28 per person, per night

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

1 May – 30 June and September

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $32 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): free
1 July – 31 August

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $26 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): free

Campsite 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

Bookings

All huts and campsites on the Heaphy Track must be booked in advance all year round.

If you don’t have a valid booking for your stay, you may be charged a penalty, or turned away if the hut/campsite is full.

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