Brown Campsite
About Brown Campsite
Brown Campsite is a Great Walk DOC campsite in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 10 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, flush toilets and tap water (untreated), 5 in all. Things to do here include fishing. It is reached on foot. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Brown Hut, under 1 km away.
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. It's a good place to stay if you're wanting an early start on the track the next day. It's also close to the Aorere River which offers trout fishing and gold panning.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Fishing
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Nelson/Tasman
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- DOC Campsites That Sell Out Over Summer (and What to Book Instead)
- Abel Tasman Camping: Campsites, Bookings and Route
Questions about Brown Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Brown Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Brown Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Brown Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot.
What facilities does Brown Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated), Toilets and Water supply.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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