Last Updated: 30th Jul 2026

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Maori Saddle Hut

This is a standard 10-bunk hut in the South Westland area.

West Coast, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area

Last Updated: 30th Jul 2026

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Bookable

610m

Approx. elevation

-43.81420, 169.27419

Coordinates

BY13
E1300293, N5141961

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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.

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Maori Saddle Hut can be accessed on the trail Mataketake Tops Loop from our trail directory.

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