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Leon Kinvig Hut was refurbished by the Back Country Trust in 2024, after it was swept off its piles during Cyclone Gabrielle. The hut was still in good structural condition, so the Back Country Trust (BCT) stepped in to save it.
It was moved to a more robust location 600 m downstream. Renovations included new foundations, installation of a post and beam, new windows, new cladding and internal wall lining, a new deck and verandah, a new colour scheme and a new woodshed and toilet. The work was completed over several trips between April 2024 and June 2025. Thanks very much to the BCT team.
Facilities
- Water source - river
- Heating source - woodburner
- Bunks - platform
Note that sometimes rain comes down the chimney.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Bookings aren't required. But 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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Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BL36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1862111.2424, N5566909.5256
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | manawatu@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Te Papaioea / Palmerston North Office |