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Check road conditions
Severe weather has damaged many roads in Marlborough and Kaikoura. Before you travel to our facilities, check the latest road updates:
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.
- 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.
Times from nearest huts
- Browning Hut: 4 hr 30 min
- Middy Creek Hut: 4 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3-4 days Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ26
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1629802, N5415401
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson visitor services provide information for this area |