• 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

Note: From 1 November 2026, Backcountry Hut Tickets for non-bookable backcountry huts will be available through DOC's online booking system.

Herepai Hut is best accessed from Putara Road end.

Approximate times from nearest road and huts

• Putara Road end: 2 hr
• Dundas Hut: 5 hr
• Roaring Stag Hut: 3 hr