This hut has recently been upgraded with double glazed windows. Coal is flown in for the fire making this hut warmer than many New Zealand houses!
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut.
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Bookings
Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Tuesday 12 May 2026.
- 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.
Bookings are required all year.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 2-3 days Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 2-3 days Difficulty: Advanced
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BS22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1518134, N5338304
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 |