Iron Bark Hut was renovated by Backcountry Trust volunteers in April 2024.
Facilities
- Water source - river
- Heating source - woodstove
Fees
Iron Bark Hut
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
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From Otukota Hut
Time: 3 hours
Distance: 5 km
Follow the track Mokai Road End to Otukota Hut
From Otukota Hut follow the marked track to Iron Bark Hut. It’s dangerous to cross or follow the river when the water level is high which can occur during or after heavy rain.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1865190, N5602937
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