Brown Campsite
Located in Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Introduction
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. It's a good place to stay if you're wanting an early start on the track the next day. It's also close to the Aorere River which offers trout fishing and gold panning.Access
- Foot
- Mountain bike
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Activities
- Fishing
Dog access
This is one of nine Great Walk campsites on the Heaphy Track, situated on the edge of Brown River.
Facilities and services
- Number of campers - 20
- Number of tent sites - 10
All campsites on the Heaphy Track have water from a tap and toilets that are supplied with toilet paper. Brown campsite also has sinks.
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
Book online or contact Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre for more information.
Brown campsite is a 5 minute walk from the start of the Heaphy Track at the Golden Bay end. It's a 4 hr walk to Aorere Shelter and another 1 hr walk to Perry Saddle hut and campsite.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1553412, N5477717
Latitude: -40.85027175, Longitude: 172.44730062
Contacts
| Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 79 Trafalgar Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
| Full office details | |