Crosbies Hut
Located in Coromandel Forest Park in the Coromandel region
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Introduction
This is a serviced 10-bunk backcountry hut in the Coromandel area. The hut must be booked online in advance.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Crosbies Hut was built in 2010 and offers panoramic views of the Coromandel Main Range - north towards Maumaupaki and Mercury Bay and from the Firth of Thames in the west to Table Mountain and the Upper Kauaeranga Valley in the east. The lights of Whitianga are visible at night.
Fees
Sunday to Friday
Hut
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5-17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0-4 years): free
Campsite
- Adult (18+ years): $12.50 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $6.25 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Saturday
Hut
- Adult (18+ years): $30 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $15 per night
- Infant: (0-4 years): free
Campsite
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child/Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Crosbies Hut is located on the Memorial Loop Track off the Main Range Track, approximately 12 km north-east of Thames. The hut can be accessed from 7 different tracks.
Tracks to this hut
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Karaka Track
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyKaraka Track is one tramping option to reach Crosbies Hut. It joins with Waiotahi Track and both tracks can be completed as a shorter loop.Duration 5 hrDifficulty Advanced -
![Tapu Summit to Crosbies Hut Track]()
Tapu Summit to Crosbies Hut Track
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyThis track has the least elevation of the tracks to Crosbies Hut.Duration 4 hrDifficulty Intermediate -
![Te Puru Track]()
Te Puru Track
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyTe Puru Track joins with Tapu summit to Crosbies Hut Track to take you to Crosbies Hut.DurationDifficulty Intermediate -
![Waiomu Valley Track]()
Waiomu Valley Track
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyThis track links from Waiomu Grove Walk and meets Tapu summit to Crosbies Hut Track to get to Crosbies Hut.Duration 5 hrDifficulty Advanced -
![Waiotahi Track]()
Waiotahi Track
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyThe Waiotahi Track is a well-formed track that connects with Karaka Track to reach Crosbies Hut.DurationDifficulty Intermediate
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BB35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1831356 N5896874
- Make sure you're self-sufficient with food, cooking equipment and lighting.
- A good level of fitness is required.
- Do not leave surplus food in the hut – it attracts vermin.
- Water is dependent on rain. Take sufficient water for your stay during the dry season.
Contacts
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 7 867 9080 |
| kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
