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Wooden building in front of snowy hill.
Cannibal Gorge Hut

Located in Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve in the West Coast region

This is a serviced 20-bunk hut in the Greymouth area.

Fees

Fees to 30 June 2026

  • Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Fees from 1 July 2026

New rates apply. Updated hut and sole occupancy fees from 1 July 2026.

Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut. 

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Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.

Fees to camp at the hut

Fees to camp at this hut are paid using hut tickets or a Backcountry Hut Pass or Campsite Pass.

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, red for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut.

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Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Tracks to this hut

Location

Topo50 map sheet: BT23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1553026, N5313788