Kime Hut

About this hut

Kime Hut is located in the western Tararua Forest Park, below Hut Mound (1440m).  It is part of the popular Southern Crossing, offering an alpine refuge.

This hut sits above the bushline – there is no heating so it can get very cold.

Heritage

The first Kime Hut was opened in June 1930. It was named after E. J. Kime, who died on the Southern Crossing in 1922. During the 1930s, it was a popular skiing base. In 1978, the Tararua Tramping Club (with assistance from the New Zealand Forest Service) replaced the original hut. The current hut was built and opened in 2014.

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.

Trails

Kime Hut can be accessed on the trails Eastern Main Range, Tararua Traverse, The Tararua 1500's , Mt Hector (From Otaki Forks) and Tararua Southern Crossing from our trail directory.