John Coull Hut
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Daniel Deans
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John Coull Hut
Located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
This is a 24-bunk hut located on the Whanganui Journey in the Whanganui area.Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
24 bunk beds
Seasonal restrictions
In the Great Walks season (1 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2023 – 30 September 2023)
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
- Facilities are reduced
Fees
In the Great Walks season (1 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $30 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $30 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $15 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2023 – 30 September 2023)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
Fees from 1 July 2023 for outside the Great Walks season
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
Passes
Backcountry Hut Passes can only be used in this hut from 1 May to 30 September.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used from 1 October to 30 April.
Bookings
Read the terms and conditions before you book.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ32
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1765226, N5655601
- Boil, filter or treat water – water from tap is not treated.
- No cellphone coverage on the Whanganui River.
- Wasps are a known hazard and are particularly common from January until May. Carry antihistamines if you’re allergic to their stings.
You won’t be charged for staying an extra night at a campsite or hut due to high river levels – don’t canoe the river when water levels are predicted to rise or flooded.
Weather forecast
Contacts
| Whanganui Office | |
| Phone: | +64 6 349 2100 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | whanganui@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
34-36 Taupo Quay Whanganui 4500 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 3016 Whanganui 4540 |
| Full office details | |