Top Forks Hut
Located in Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region
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Introduction
This is an serviced 16-bunk hut in the Wanaka/Makarora area.Facilities
- Heating
- Lighting
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Tickets (red) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Tracks to this hut
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Wilkin Valley tracks
Located in Mount Aspiring National ParkThese tracks follow the upper reaches of the Wilkin Valley and can be treated as a separate tramping trip or connect with, say, the Gillespie Circuit. It can also lead to a route to the Matukituki Valley.Duration 4–5 daysDifficulty Advanced -
![Wilkin Valley - East Matukituki Traverse]()
Wilkin Valley - East Matukituki Traverse
Located in Mount Aspiring National ParkThis route crosses Rabbit Pass to connect with the East branch of the Matukituki River. It is suitable for experienced alpine trampers. Only attempt in good conditions – even then extreme care is required.1 alertDuration 7 - 10 hrDifficulty Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BZ11
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1272071, N5089414
No visitor centre in Makarora
Contact the Awarua/Haast or Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park visitor centres instead.
Full huts during peak season
This hut, along with other huts in the region, is popular with trampers from December until after Easter. We recommended you carry a tent or roll mat when tramping during this period.
Contacts
| Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 443 7660 |
| wanakavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |