Oamaru Hut sits on a small hill overlooking the confluence of the Kaipo, Mohaka and Oamaru rivers.
The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association has developed a working relationship with the DOC where the club is helping with regular service checks and maintenance of the hut in partnership with DOC rangers. The relationship is win-win, as the deerstalkers get transport and access into the park and can stay on to hunt, and rangers are freed up for other work, such as clearing windfall.
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.
Walking access: The hut can be reached by foot from either Clements Mill Road or Taharua Road ends.
Helicopter access: A permit is required to land at Oamaru Hut. To apply for a permit contact the DOC Tūrangi Office. For a list of approved helipcpter operators, see Kaimanawa Forest Park.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 2 - 4 days Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BH37
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1882365, N5669691
Care should be taken crossing the Mohaka River especially during and after heavy rain.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | turangi@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Tūrangi Office |