Pororari Hut
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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)
Tracks to the 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 current 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.Duration 4-5 hr one wayDifficulty Intermediate
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1469897, N5330060
Fees
New Zealand citizens, 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): $22.50 per person, per night
* New Zealand rates:
- "Ordinarily resident in New Zealand" means those:
- who hold a residence class, student or work visa; and
- who have lived in New Zealand for six of the previous 12 months; and
- for whom New Zealand is their primary place of established residence.
- Proof of eligibility will be required for the New Zealand rate - see acceptable eligibility proof.
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 | |