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Perry Saddle Campsite.
Perry Saddle Campsite

Located in Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region

This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. Situated in the fold of Perry Saddle with high hills either side, it has an alpine feel, along with spectacular views.

This is one of nine Great Walk campsites on the Heaphy Track. 

There are spectacular views out to the distant tooth-shaped peaks known as Dragons Teeth and Mt Olympus, and glimpses of the red tussock grasslands that the track crosses.

Take a dip in the deep but cold pool in Gorge Creek near the hut. Listen for great spotted kiwi at night.

Facilities and services

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

All campsites on the Heaphy Track have water from a tap and toilets that are supplied with toilet paper Gouland Downs campsite has a long drop toilet. It also has sinks.

This campsite is beside Perry Saddle Hut. 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 information about the track and weather to campers.

Fees

1 October – 30 April

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:

  • Adult (18+ years): $19 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $9 per person, per night

International visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $28 per person, per night
  • Child (0 to 17 years): $14 per person, per night

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

1 May – 30 September

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $19 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $9 per person, per night

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

It's a 5 hr walk from the start of the track at Brown hut and campsite and a 2 hr walk to Gouland Downs hut and campsite.

Tracks to this campsite

Location

Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1549710, N5472086
Latitude: -40.90077671, Longitude: 172.40292835