Tramper on the Abel Tasman Coast Track ends the day at Awaroa Hut
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Awaroa Hut
Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
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Introduction
This is a 26-bunk hut located on the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the Golden Bay area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
26 bunk beds
Huts on the Abel Tasman Coast Track don't have gas cooking facilities and lighting. Remember to take a portable stove and fuel, and candles with you.
Fees
1 October – 30 April
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:
- Adult (18+ years): $42 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $56 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $32 per person, per night
1 May – 30 June, and September
All visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
1 July – 31 August
All visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $26 per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Bookings
Approximate times from nearest road end and huts
- Totaranui (Totaranui Road or water taxi) via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 2 hr 20 min (7.1 km)
- Bark Bay Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 4 hr 30 min (13.5 km)
- Whariwharangi Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 5 hr 35 min (16.9 km)
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP25
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1601483, N5476200
Contacts
| Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
| nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |