Image: Daryl Stephens | DOC
Small building by trees and snowy mountain.
Paske Hut

Located in Upper Wairau River area in the Nelson/Tasman region

This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the Nelson Lakes area.
Check road conditions

Recent severe weather has damaged many roads in the Marlborough Sounds. Before you travel to our facilities, check the latest road updates on the Marlborough District Council website.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.

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Begley Hut: 4 hr

This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BS24
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1579610, N5337733

Altitude: 1,130 m above sea level

Stay safe when crossing rivers

If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.

Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.

How to cross rivers safely

Get permission to access public conservation land via Rainbow Station

To access any public conservation land via the Rainbow Station, contact the farm manager on +64 021 111 6412.

This hut isn't in a hunting area

The Paske, Rainbow, Wairau, Coldwater and Judges Valley floors are managed by Rainbow Honey and are not designated hunting areas. Hunters using this hut need to ensure they know the area boundaries for the nearby permit areas.