Kōhaihai Campsite
About Kōhaihai Campsite
Kōhaihai Campsite is a DOC campsite in Kahurangi National Park, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 50 sites. Its facilities include barbecue, unpowered sites and flush toilets, 7 in all. Things to do here include kayaking, swimming and walking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Heaphy Hut, 14 km away.
Enjoy the beautiful nīkau forest at this campsite on the Kōhaihai River mouth. There are short, day or overnight walks from here, as well as kayaking and swimming opportunities in the river.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Unpowered sites
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Toilets
Things to do
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Walking
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, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
Guides for West Coast
- Punakaiki and the Oparara Basin: Camping on the Wild West Coast
- Heaphy Track Camping 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking, Bikes and Transport
- Heaphy Track by Mountain Bike: Season, Huts, Shuttles and Camping
- Camping With a Dog in NZ: Where Dogs Are Allowed (2026)
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- South Island West Coast camping road trip
Questions about Kōhaihai Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Kōhaihai Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Kōhaihai Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Kōhaihai Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Kōhaihai Campsite have?
Barbecue, Unpowered sites, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Wheelchair access, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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