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Scotts Beach Campsite

Scotts Beach Campsite sits within Kahurangi National Park on New Zealand's West Coast, positioned just off the Heaphy Track near the beach of the same name.

It lies roughly 45 minutes from the track end at Kohaihai and about two hours from Katipo Shelter, making it a natural overnight stop for Heaphy Track walkers.

The walk-in campground accommodates up to 20 campers across nine tent sites, set in a sheltered grassy area close to the coast.

Nikau palms and steep rainforest-clad cliffs frame the surrounding landscape, and the beach itself is widely regarded as one of the Heaphy Track's finest scenic highlights. Fires are permitted only in designated fire pits when no fire ban is in effect.

The site is managed by the Department of Conservation and requires advance booking as part of the Heaphy Track Great Walk system.


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