Crosbies Hut
Located in Coromandel Forest Park in the Coromandel region
Introduction
This is a serviced 10-bunk backcountry hut in the Coromandel area. The hut must be booked online in advance.Highlights
Topographic map warning
Topo50 maps show tracks that have been permanently closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Crosbies Hut was built in 2010 and offers panoramic views of the Coromandel Main Range - north towards Maumaupaki and Mercury Bay and from the Firth of Thames in the west to Table Mountain and the Upper Kauaeranga Valley in the east. The lights of Whitianga are visible at night.
Fees
Sunday to Friday:
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child/Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Saturday:
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Child/Youth (5–17 years): $10 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay at the time of booking. Hut tickets cannot be used in this hut.
Fees from 1 July 2022
Sunday to Friday
Hut
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child/Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Campsite
- Adult (18+ years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Youth (5–17 years): $3.75 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Saturday
Hut
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Child/Youth (5–17 years): $10 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Campsite
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child/Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay at the time of booking. Hut tickets cannot be used in this hut.
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut. To pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass, create/update your account on our booking system. Under 'Apply for a discount', select 'Backcountry Hut Pass Holder' and upload a scan of your pass. Once we've verified your pass, it will automatically be applied when you make a booking.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Crosbies Hut is located on the Memorial Loop Track off the Main Range Track, approximately 12 km north-east of Thames. The hut can be accessed from 7 different tracks.
Tracks to this hut
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BB35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1831356 N5896874
- Make sure you're self-sufficient with food, cooking equipment and lighting.
- A good level of fitness is required.
- Do not leave surplus food in the hut – it attracts vermin.
- Water is dependent on rain. Take sufficient water for your stay during the dry season.
Contacts
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |
