Heaphy Track

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The Heaphy Track is a tramping track in the north-west of the South Island of New Zealand. It passes Mt Perry and contains some caves with glow worms, rain forest, river walks and coastal walks. It is one of the Department of Conservation (DOC) Tramping in New Zealand|Great Walks.

An introduction to Heaphy Track

Heaphy Track - Morning at Heaphy Hut - Morning at Heaphy Hut

The 78.4 kilometers (47.7 mi) Heaphy tramping track travels through the spectacular scenery of the Kahurangi National Park area. One end is on the coast 14km (8.6 mi) from Karamea and the other end is Brown Hut, 28km (17.3 mi) from Collingwood (New Zealand) | Collingwood on Golden Bay. The track passes through many diverse landscapes, passing through tall verdant temperate rain forests, though limestone country, though high tussock plains, across pristine rivers, through nīkau palms and along the coastline of the Tasman Sea. The track is named after an early explorer and surveyor Charles Heaphy (1820-1881).

Trampers typically take 4 to 5 days to complete the track.

Get in

Heaphy Track - Cave Entrance - Heaphy Track - Cave Entrance with Creek Running out|Heaphy Track - cave entrance with creek running out The nearest town to the northern end of the track is Collingwood (New Zealand) | Collingwood and is easily accessible from Nelson (New Zealand) | Nelson via car, bus. There is also a local airport at Takaka.

The southern end of the walk at Kohaihai is 14 kilometers (8.6 mi) from Karamea and is accessible by vehicle and bus via Westport. There is also a local airport at Karamea.

Heaphy Track

Heaphy Track - to Mt Perry - Heaphy Track - Side track to Mt Perry - unmaintained.

The track is classed as a Great Walk and is open and bookable over the whole year.

The Heaphy Track has 7 Great Walks huts with roving wardens, and 9 camping areas.

Depending on the hut they have bunks from 8 to 54 people, mostly provide gas for cooking, running water and toilets.

Hut and camping fees are to be paid to DOC before travel. Space is limited.

A side trip to the top of Mt Perry takes you above the tree line and presents wonderful views of the remote rugged and pristine national park.

Mountain bikes may be used during the winter months.

Muslim Friendly Food & Restaurants in Heaphy Track

Bring all your own food and cooking utensils. Gas stoves are provided at most but not all huts.

As you will be carrying food for each day of your walk and some spare food for emergencies, you should take lightweight nutritious meals and nibbles. As you will be doing strenuous exercise, don't under-cater.

Drink

Heaphy Track Along the Coast of the Tasman Sea - Heaphy Track along the coast of the Tasman Sea - Dance - Strong rips - Waves can impact track with storm surges at high tide

The water is excellent, however if unsure, you may wish to sterilise it. Remember to consume sufficient each day so that you do not become dehydrated from the walk.

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Ramadan in Heaphy Track

Ramadan 2025 in Heaphy Track

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels in Heaphy Track

The bunks are comfortable but snoring of other walkers in the dormitory can be a problem for some. There can at time be issues with noisy people late at night or people leaving early in the morning. Some people take ear plugs for a better night's sleep.

A good sleeping bag is necessary as the weather can be cold even in summer.

Walk

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Stay safe

The weather in the Kahurangi National Park can change very quickly and the exposed areas can experience high winds and dense cloud. Don't take any weather warnings lightly.

Stinging nettles along the coast can provoke strong and dangerous allergic reactions.

The NZ Met Service publishes regular weather updates for Mt Luxmore on their website. Heaphy Track - Sunrise at Brown Hut - Sunrise at Brown Hut after rain

Travel Next

Nearby

• South to Karamea, Murchison or Westport (New Zealand) | Westport
• North to Collingwood (New Zealand) | Collingwood, Onekaka or Takaka in Golden Bay
• West to Motueka, Mapua, Wakefield (New Zealand) | Wakefield or Nelson (New Zealand) | Nelson

Other walks

• Wangapeka Track
• Kepler Track
• Milford Track
• Routeburn Track
• For other tracks, see Tramping in New Zealand.