Scotts Beach Campsite
Located in Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Introduction
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.Access
- Foot
Landscape
- Coastal
Facilities
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Dog access
This is one of nine Great Walk campsites on the Heaphy Track.
It's in a sheltered grassy area on the coastal section of the track.
Facilities and services
- Number of campers - 20
- Number of tent sites - 9
All campsites on the Heaphy Track have water from a tap, but in Scotts Beach campsite it can be limited in summer. There are toilets that are supplied with toilet paper; Scotts Beach campsite has a long drop toilet. It also has a fireplace.
Campers are not permitted to use hut facilities.
Hut wardens 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
Bookings are required all year.
Scotts Beach campsite is 2 hr from Katipo Shelter campsite and 45 mins from the track end at Kohaihai.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1524801, N5451055
Latitude: -41.08829601, Longitude: 172.10466371
We strongly recommend that people do not swim along the Heaphy coastline, including at Scotts Beach, due to extreme tidal currents and rips.
If you wish to swim, the better option is the lagoon in the Kōhaihai River, upstream from the river mouth. Stay well back from the neck of the lagoon, where it narrows and exits into the sea. Be very careful when there are high tides or big waves.
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 | |