Pororari Hut
Located in Paparoa National Park in the West Coast region
Introduction
This is a 20-bunk Great Walk hut on the Paparoa Track.Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Lighting
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Perched high above the ancient native bush, Pororari Hut boasts stunning 360 degree views including the Lone Hand and out to the Tasman sea.
A hut ranger is based at the hut in the summer. As well as checking bookings, they are able to provide information about the track and weather.
If you are lucky enough to see kea, please don’t feed them.
Facilities and services
All huts on the Paparoa Track have:
- heating
- long drop toilets supplied with toilet paper, and
- cold running water.
The huts have:
- gas cooking facilities,
- sinks with cold running water inside the hut, and
- mattresses on the bunks.
You'll need to bring your own cooking equipment and sleeping bag as these are not supplied. For example, billy, bowl, utensils.
There are no showers in any of the huts.
Fees
1 October – 30 April
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $45 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $45 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $23 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
1 May – 30 September
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $45 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
Bookings
- Moonlight Tops Hut: 5–7 hr walk, 4–5 hr ride (19.1 km)
- Pororari River car park: 4–5 hr walk (16 km)
- Waikori Road car park: 2 hr 30 min – 3 hr 30 min ride (17.1 km)
Tracks to this hut
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Paparoa Track and Pike29 Memorial Track
Located in Paparoa National ParkPaparoa Track crosses the Paparoa Range. It takes you through alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes and thriving rainforests, and provides breath-taking views.3 alertsDuration 3 days one wayDifficulty Intermediate -
Paparoa Track: Pororari Hut Track
Located in Paparoa National ParkWalk to Pororari Hut for 360 degree views and experience a shorter (overnight) version of the Paparoa Track Great Walk.2 alertsDuration 4-5 hr one wayDifficulty Intermediate
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1469897, N5330060
COVID-19 vaccination policy
Eligible people aged 12 years three months and over must be fully vaccinated to use DOC accommodation. See COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Contacts
| Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 731 1895 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Postal Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Full office details | |