Pororari Hut
Image: Hilary Peal | DOC
Pororari Hut
Located in Paparoa National Park in the West Coast region
Hut overview
Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Lighting
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
20 bunk beds
About this hut
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.
Getting there
- 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)
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1469897, N5330060
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $45 per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
Bookings
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 | |