Brown Hut

Hut category

Great Walk

Tracks and walks

Walking the Heaphy Track. Photo: Diana Parr.

Heaphy Track

The 78.4 km Heaphy Track is the longest of the DOC Great Walks. Located in Kahurangi National Park, the track crosses expansive tussock downs, lush forests, and stunning coastline.


Park or reserve

Kahurangi National Park

Fees

$25 (peak) $15 (off peak). Child/youth free but bookings still required.

Notes

Great walk hut pass required. Booking required all year.

Hut location

The New Zealand mapping system changed from the 23 September 2009. The following grid references correspond to Topo50 maps.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1553434, N5477680

Facilities

Bunks 16 Bunks
Heating Heating
Mattresses Mattresses

Plan and prepare

Hut categories

Each hut is unique but the facilities and services provided in or near huts are divided into five categories:

  • Great Walks
  • Serviced
  • Serviced Alpine Huts
  • Standard
  • Basic

Fees are charged according to the hut category and the level of facilities and services provided at the hut. Find out more about these hut categories.