Upper Whirinaki Hut

About this hut

Inside Upper Whirinaki Hut
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A very popular hut for hunters, with 9 bunks, a wood burner and water supply. This hut is managed by the NZ Deer Stalkers Association and Department of Conservation.

An easy round trip with undulating bush tracks, no major climbs and one section of river travel with good opportunities to see the whio (blue duck) in the river section.

A well-benched track winds its way around a bus ridge towards the Whirinaki River. Beech forest dominates here, with occasional podocarps breaking the uniformity of the canopy.

Upper Whirinaki Hut is situated at the end of the clearing. 

Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
• Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
• Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.

Trails

Upper Whirinaki Hut can be accessed on the trail Whirinaki Long Loop from our trail directory.