Heaphy Track
The Heaphy Track crosses Kahurangi National Park, New Zealand's second largest. From the Golden Bay coast through rare nikau palm groves to limestone karst and alpine tussock – the most varied Great Walk.
View all Heaphy Track huts on map →Best time to go
Year-round (summer preferred)
Heaphy Track Huts — In Hiking Order
Booking Heaphy Track Huts
Heaphy Track is a Great Walk — all huts must be booked in advance through the DOC website. There is no first-come-first-served option. Huts fill up weeks to months in advance during peak season (Year-round (summer preferred)), so book as early as possible.
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When should I book Heaphy Track?↓
For Great Walks in peak season (Year-round (summer preferred)), book 3–6 months ahead. Shoulder-season dates often open up 4–8 weeks out as cancellations trickle in. Set a Hut Finder Pro alert and we'll email you the moment a spot opens.
Can I do Heaphy Track in fewer nights?↓
The standard itinerary is 4 nights, but some trampers skip huts to do it faster. Check with DOC before booking as some Great Walk huts require consecutive-night bookings and not all huts may be available for single nights.