Tramper on the Abel Tasman Coast Track ends the day at Awaroa Hut

Image: DOC

Awaroa Hut

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

Introduction

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

Hut overview

Category

  • Category
Great Walk

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings required

Facilities

  • Heating
  • Mattresses
  • Toilets - flush
  • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
26 bunk beds

About this hut

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.

Getting there

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 the hut

Location

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

Fees

1 October - 30 April:

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:

  • Adult (18+ years): $38 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required

International visitors:

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

1 May - 30 September:

All visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
  • Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required

New Zealand rates:

  • "Ordinarily resident in New Zealand" means those:
    • who hold a residence class, student or work visa; and
    • who have lived in New Zealand for six of the previous 12 months; and
    • for whom New Zealand is their primary place of established residence.
  • Proof of eligibility will be required for the New Zealand rate. Acceptable eligibility proof.

Bookings

Book online or contact Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre for more information.

Book Awaroa Hut online.

Contacts

Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre
Phone:   +64 3 546 9339
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Address:   Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
79 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
Postal Address:   Private Bag 5
Nelson 7042
Motueka i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Phone:   +64 3 528 6543
Email:   info@motuekaisite.co.nz
Address:   20 Wallace Street
Motueka 7120
Postal Address:  
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