Located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
In the Great Walks season (1 October 2020 – 30 April 2021):
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2021 – 30 September 2021):
During the Whanganui Journey Great Walk season, 1 October and 30 April, this hut operates as a Great Walk Hut. Out of the Great Walk season this hut reverts to a Serviced Hut (no cooking facilities and limited heating fuel).
General tikanga (protocol)
If in doubt feel free to approach your local hosts.
In the Great Walks season (1 October 2020 – 30 April 2021):
New Zealand citizens, those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
International visitors:
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2021 – 30 September 2021):
All visitors:
"Ordinarily resident in New Zealand" means those:
Proof of eligibility will be required for the New Zealand rate. Acceptable eligibility proof.
Read the terms and conditions before you book.
NZTopo50 map sheet: BJ32
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1771782, N5643882
On the Whanganui River, be aware that:
More information:
For a comprehensive gear list, read New Zealand Recreational Canoeing Association’s Guide to the Whanganui River.
Before you go into the outdoors, tell someone your plans and leave a date to raise the alarm if you haven't returned. To do this, use the New Zealand Outdoors Intentions process on the AdventureSmart website. It is endorsed by New Zealand's search and rescue agencies and provides three simple options to tell someone you trust the details about your trip.
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 |
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