Boar Inn

About this hut

This hut is sole occupancy and locked – refer to your booking confirmation for how to obtain the access code.

Boar Inn lies on the east side of the Ōrongorongo River. .

Facilities provided:

• wood burner heating. Firewood is provided
• tank water
• pit toilet

You need to bring:

• candles or torches for lighting
• matches or lighter
• cooker, pots, pans, crockery and cooking utensils

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

The fees are for up to four people. 

1 May - 30 September

• $50 per night 

1 October - 30 April

• Weekdays: $59 per night 
• Weekends: $67 per night 

1 December - 29 February

• Weekdays: $79 per night 
• Weekends: $90 per night 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the lodge 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 essential – the hut is locked and requires an access code to open.

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The Ōrongorongo River is not safe to cross in all conditions. If the river is flooded, rising or there is rain forecast, do not attempt to cross.

You will be eligible for a refund if you had to cancel your stay due to river safety. Contact Nelson visitor services: phone +64 3 546 9339 or email .

Trails

Boar Inn can be accessed on the trail Mt Matthews - Mukamuka Loop from our trail directory.