Katipo Creek Shelter campsite

Katipo Creek Shelter campsite. Photo: Diana Parr.
Katipo Creek Shelter campsite

Location

This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. There is no drive on access.

Park or reserve

Kahurangi National Park

Campsite category

Great Walk campsite

Fees

$12.20 adult/night. Under 18s free, but bookings are still required.

Campsite details

  • Number of campers - 10
  • Number of tent sites - 5

Notes

  • Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1524934-N5455943

Facilities

  • Water supply - treat, boil or filter water
  • Toilet
  • Hand-washing sinks

Plan and prepare

What to expect from a Great Walk Campsite

Great Walk campsites are found along seven of the Great Walks and the Whanganui Journey. They cater for people who are walking or boating the Great Walk or Journey and range from large campsites that accommodate around 100 campers to small campsites catering for 20 campers or less. Campsite facilities are provided at all Great Walk campsites. Note that these do not include the indoor facilities provided at Great Walk huts.

Booking

Bookings required all year. Please refer to the Please refer to the bookings page of the Heaphy Track.

Learn more

Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Nelson Regional Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 546 9339
Address: Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
79 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
Email: nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 521 1806
Address: View Road
St Arnaud
Email: nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Picton Visitor Centre i-SITE Information Centre
Phone: +64 3 520 3113
Address: The Foreshore
Picton
Email: picton@i-SITE.org
Full office details

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