Kohaihai campsite

Location

Kohaihai River, 15 km north of Karamea

Park or reserve

Tasman Wilderness. Photo: Les Molloy.

Kahurangi National Park

Created in 1996, Kahurangi is one of New Zealand's newest and the second largest national park. It's located in the northwest corner of New Zealand's South Island.


Campsite category

Standard

Fees

$6 per adult per night, $1.50 per child per night

Campsite details

  • Number of tent sites - 50

This is a sheltered campsite at the Kohaihai River mouth. Enjoy the beautiful nikau forest. There are short walks, day or overnight walks from here, white-water kayaking, windsurfing and swimming opportunities in the river or at nearby Scotts Beach.

Notes

  • Max 2 nights consecutive stay
  • Picnic shelter
  • Phone on site
  • Dogs permitted in the campsite - must be on a leash at all times.
  • Dogs not permitted in Kahurangi National Park or on the Heaphy Track.

Getting there

Kohaihai.
Kohaihai

North of Karamea at the end of Council Rd, and the start of the Heaphy Great Walk.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1524647-N5448696

Facilities

Water from tap Water from tap
Toilets Toilets
Barbecue Barbecue
Picnic Table Picnic Table

Plan and prepare

Types of Conservation Campsite

Conservation Campsites are accessible by vehicle. You can drive to most and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into three categories; Serviced, Standard, Basic.

Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided. Find out more about these campsite categories.

 
Information

Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 731 1895
Address:   Main Road
Punakaiki
Email:   paparoavc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 752 0796
Address:   13 State Highway 6
Franz Josef Glacier 7856
Email:   westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Reefton Visitor Centre i-SITE Information Centre
Phone:      +64 3 732 8391
Address:   67–69 Broadway
Reefton
Email:   reefton@i-site.org
Full office details

Haast Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 750 0809
Address:   Haast Junction
Corner SH6 and Jackson Bay Road
Haast
South Westland
Email:   haastvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details