A permit is required for travel in the Saxton Valley between Saxton and Top Gordon Huts between 1 January and 30 April. During this time travel is only permitted in an upstream direction. This ensures the cattle stay high in the valley. Apply to the Wairau / Renwick Office.
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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
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 Bottom Gordons Hut.
Time: 3 hr one way
Distance: 6 km one way
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4 - 5 days Difficulty: Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BS26
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1615900, N5357721
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson visitor services provide information for this area |