4WD is recommended on the access road into the Cobb valley (Cobb Dam Road) in winter, due to ice and/or snow.
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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 no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 2 hr one way Difficulty: Easy
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP24
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1570126, N5449392
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
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