 Equipment
The weather in the Kahurangi National Park is quite changeable, so it is advisable to prepare for wet, windy and cold conditions. Clothing should be light, quick drying and warm, so woollen or polypropylene garments are recommended.
Essential items:
 Good quality, comfortable tramping boots
Two sets or warm, weatherproof clothing
Broad-brimmed sun hat and sunglasses
Warm, waterproof raincoat
Backpack with waterproof liner and cover
Light, warm sleeping bag
Hut or camp ground passes (these must be arranged prior to walking the track. They can be purchased at DOC offices, i-sites, and visitor centres, or online at: www.doc.govt.nz (there may be a small booking fee)
Water bottle
Matches or lighter
Cutlery, plastic plate, cup and cooking utensils
Food: enough for the number of days you plan to spend on the track, plus a little extra in case of delays caused by high creek water levels, injury etc.
Food should be nutritious, light in weight, easy to cook, non-perishable and of high energy content.
(Recommended foods: pasta, rice, couscous, cheese, salami, dried fruit, nuts, muesli, chocolate, some dehydrated and instant packaged foods such as soup and noodles.)
Other items to consider:
Camera (there are a lot of incredible photo opportunities along the track)
Earplugs (there may be some snorers in your hut)
Torch or candles (none of the huts have lighting and there are also caves along the track)
MP3 player
A good book
Pocketknife
Sunscreen
Map and DOC Heaphy Track brochure
For campers: a sturdy weatherproof tent with rain fly, cooking stove and fuel
First aid kit, with bandaids, insect repellent, aspirin,etc.
Gloves
Gas cooker (if you are camping, or intend to stay in huts without gas cookers (Brown and Gouland Downs) |
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 Weather Infomation
| *This information is from the Bainham Weather Station, which is the closest to the Heaphy Track. |
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Average Daily High TempC |
Average Daily Low TempC |
Average Number of Rainy Days |
| July |
13 |
1 |
13 |
| Aug |
14 |
3 |
14 |
| Sep |
15 |
5 |
14 |
| Oct |
17 |
6 |
15 |
| Nov |
19 |
8 |
13 |
| Dec |
21 |
10 |
12 |
| Jan |
22 |
11 |
11 |
| Feb |
23 |
11 |
9 |
| Mar |
20 |
9 |
10 |
| Apr |
18 |
7 |
12 |
| May |
16 |
4 |
13 |
| Jun |
14 |
2 |
13 |
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