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Crosbies Hut.
Crosbies Hut

Located in Coromandel Forest Park in the Coromandel region

This is a serviced 10-bunk backcountry hut in the Coromandel area. The hut must be booked online in advance.

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): $25 per night
  • Child/youth (5-17 years): $12.50 per night
  • Infant (0-4 years): free

Saturday

  • Adult (18+ years): $30 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $15 per night
  • Infant: (0-4 years): free

See the fees to camp outside the hut.

Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut. 

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Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Bookings are required all year.

Book Crosbies Hut online.

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.