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
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.
You can access this hut by walking from Greigs Hut.
Time: 3 hr one way
Distance: 7 km
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BS25
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1606204, N5363520
The Branch River Suspension Bridge (near Siberia Hut) was badly damaged in a storm event and has been removed.
It is possible to cross the river at your own risk near this point. Take care. Ensure you have the right river conditions, and good river crossing skills and experience.
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson visitor services provide information for this area |