Check road conditions
Severe weather has damaged many roads in the Marlborough Sounds. Before you travel to our facilities, check the latest road updates on the Marlborough District Council website.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these 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.
Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Times from nearest road end and hut
- Brook Street: 5 hr 30 min
- Middy Creek Hut: 3 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3-4 days Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 8 days Difficulty: Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ26
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1629603, N5420399
During the winter months the water supply system at Rocks Hut can freeze. This often only affects the toilet.
If the toilet freezes up and the flush does not work, use a bucket of water from the rain water tank to flush. Other people at the hut will appreciate your consideration.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | picton@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Waitohi / Picton Office |