Fees and bookings
Introduction
Information about fees, bookings and associated conditions for the Heaphy Track.Fees
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.
Bookings not yet open for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 season. Check back here regularly for updates. A minimum of two weeks’ notice will be given.