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 and over): $58 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $29 per person, per night
International visitors:
- Adult (18 years and over): $88 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $44 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
1 May – 30 September
For all visitors:
- Adult (18 years and over): $48 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $24 per person, per night
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
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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Duration: 3 days one way Difficulty: Intermediate -
Duration: 4-5 hr one way Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1469897, N5330060
Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 731 1895 |
| Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |