John Reid Hut sits at 1240 m elevation on the eastern side of the Arthur Range. Access is easiest via Chummies Track from the Wangapeka and can be visited as part of multi-day trips to Kiwi Saddle.
The hut is named after John Reid, a local helicopter pilot who frequently flew in the backcountry and transported material for the original hut, built in 1963.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this 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.
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It is possible to combine with Chummies Track and Kiwi Track with John Reid Hut to do a 3-day loop track.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3-5 hr Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1562227, N5416506
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