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Kohaihai campsite

Karamea, West Coast

DOC campsite at the Heaphy Track roadend, a short walk from the river mouth.

Price
Standard DOC campsite fee, check DOC for the current rate
Booking
No need to book
Kohaihai campsite
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A basic DOC campsite beside the Kohaihai River. Good base for Scotts Beach and the Nikau Loop, and very dark at night. Fees follow the standard DOC campsite rate.

Good to know

  • Arrive early in summer
  • Sandflies at dusk, cover up
  • Pay on the DOC site or at the on-site fee box if provided
Best time
Summer, but mild year-round
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed to near the end, then a narrow section; fine for small campervans
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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