4WD is recommended on the access road into the Cobb valley (Cobb Dam Road) in winter, due to ice and/or snow.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut.
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Bookings
Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the hut is fully booked. No sites are held for visitors turning up on the day without a booking. You can book on the same day until 8 pm, if spaces are available.
Advance bookings are required throughout the 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.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4–5 hr one way Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1560131, N5455690
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