Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026
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West Coast, New Zealand
Hut DOC Whataroa area
Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026
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610m
-43.42070, 170.43954
E1392727, N5189281
This is a standard six-bunk hut on stewardship land.
Do not stay in the hut if heavy rain is forecast as the hut is at risk of flooding. A massive amount of rock debris in the river bed creates serious flood risk to the hut.
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply
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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