This hut is managed by the Greater Wellington Backcountry Network.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy a hut ticket online for each night's stay. You can print or display the digital ticket on your device, or write down the ticket and confirmation numbers to take with you. You can also buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that allows you to stay at non-bookable DOC huts for a 12 month period.
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Nichols Hut
Nichols hut is located on the Tararua Range below Nichols peak (1242m) and is part of the Main Range hut network.
Approximate times for nearest huts
- Anderson Memorial Hut: 2 hr
- Waitewaewae Hut: 5 hr
- Dracophyllum Hut: 3-4 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4-5 days Difficulty: Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BN33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1800384, N5479584
Wellington/Kapiti information
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson visitor services provide information for this area |