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Tramper on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Awaroa Hut

Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region

This is a 26-bunk hut located on the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the Golden Bay area.

Huts on the Abel Tasman Coast Track don't have gas cooking facilities and lighting. Remember to take a portable stove and fuel, and candles with you. 

Fees

1 October – 30 April

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:

  • Adult (18+ years): $50 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $25 per person, per night

International visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $76 per person, per night
  • Child (0 to 17 years): $38 per person, per night

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

1 May – 30 June

All visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $38 per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $19 per night

1 July – 31 August

All visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $30 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $15 per person, per night

1 - 30 September

All visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $38 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $19 per person, per night

Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.

Bookings
Approximate times from nearest road end and huts
  • Totaranui (Totaranui Road or water taxi) via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 2 hr 20 min (7.1 km)
  • Bark Bay Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 4 hr 30 min (13.5 km)
  • Whariwharangi Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 5 hr 35 min (16.9 km)

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BP25
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1601483, N5476200