Tussock Hut

About this hut

• Heating - wood burning stove
• Water - from a rainwater tank or a stream nearby
• Meat safe
• Long drop style toilet
• Dog kennel

Tussock Hut is located at the upper (northern) end of Tussock Valley, on a tributary of Ngaawapurua (Harkness) Stream.

Built in 1964, the hut’s original standard hut design was upgraded in 2012. Located at 1060 metre, this hut is well placed for hunting in a 360° radius as well as providing access to the north-west areas of the Kaweka Forest Park.

The mountain beech forest rises away from the tussock covered valley floor to numerous spurs, ridges and gullies and provides good views south to Bare Top (1386 metres). The hut can experience a wide range of climatic conditions which can include brief snowfalls during cold southerly weather and is in a sheltered position from westerly winds.

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.