Located in Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Situated in the fold of Perry Saddle with high hills either side, the hut has an alpine feel. There are spectacular views out to the distant tooth-shaped peaks known as Dragons Teeth and Mt Olympus, and glimpses of the red tussock grasslands that the track crosses.
Take a dip in the deep but cold pool in Gorge Creek near the hut. Listen for great spotted kiwi at night.
All huts on the Heaphy Track have heating, long drop toilets supplied with toilet paper, and cold running water. Perry Saddle Hut also has gas cooking but you'll need to bring your own cooking utensils. It also has lighting.
All huts have communal sleeping arrangements and in Perry Saddle Hut there are separate bunks. Mattresses are provided but you'll need to bring your own sleeping bag.
There are no showers in any of huts.
Hut wardens move between huts in the summer. As well as checking hut bookings, they are able to provide information about the track and weather.
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
International visitors:
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
For all visitors:
For all visitors:
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Book online or contact Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre for more information.
Perry Saddle Hut is on the Heaphy Track.
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1549636,N5471983
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 |
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