Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Fern Burn Hut

This is a standard 12-bunk hut in the Wānaka area.

Otago, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Wānaka area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

730m

Approx. elevation

-44.73976, 168.98467

Coordinates

CB12
E1282089, N5038118

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About this hut

This hut is located on Motatapu Station Pastoral Lease and public access is allowed via an easement agreement.

- Blog post 17 October 2013

Facilities

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.

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Trails

Fern Burn Hut can be accessed on the trails Fern Burn Hut, Motatapu Track - Full Monty, Jack Hall's Saddle and Stuck in the Middle with view from our trail directory.

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