Historic huts

Stone Hut (Canterbury)

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 8. Updated 9 March 20149 March 2014.

This historic hut is constructed of stone and corrugated iron, and located in Forest Creek. The first stone hut on the site was built in the 1880s, with a replacement in the 1900s. The current hut was built of stone ... More ▶︎

Old Manson Hut (historic)

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. Updated 10 June 201410 June 2014.

A slab-built 1940s hut in the Kaweka Forest park. The historic Manson Hut has been restored to original condition, and is worth a visit. It feaures 4 sacking bunks, and open fire. Walls and framing are of locally sourced timber, ... More ▶︎

Weka Burnet biv

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2. Updated 16 March 201316 March 2013.

2 person upright biv as opposed to the dogbox style at junction of Weka and Burnet Streams, not far from the Wilberforce River. More ▶︎

Cains Camp Musterers' hut

Hut. Private hut (PVT). Capacity: 7. Created 7 February 20127 February 2012.

Beech pole framed hut with dirt floor and open fireplace on Lazyman Plateau above the Esk. More ▶︎

Waingaro Forks Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. Updated 6 March 20146 March 2014.

Historic hut located on the terrace where the Stanley and Waingaro Rivers meet on the Waingaro Pack Track. The hut dates from the 1930s. and has been recently restored. More ▶︎

Riordans Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 3. Updated 6 March 20146 March 2014.

An historic hut located on the Lockett Range above the Takaka River. The hut was constructed in 1926 as a sheep mustering base hut by the Riordan brothers. It was abandoned in the 1950s, and gradually fell into disrepair. The ... More ▶︎

Adams Flat Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2. Updated 27 September 201127 September 2011.

A historic hut on the Fenian track, Kahurangi National Park More ▶︎

7 Mile Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (PVT). Capacity: 2. Updated 29 September 202229 September 2022.

This hut is on private land and both have been bought by someone who has improved access to 7 Mile Creek. Grotty old NZFS 6 bunker I think. Was gutted internally but now has had 2 bunks installed - possibly ... More ▶︎

Tarn Hut, Lilburne Hill

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. Updated 22 January 202122 January 2021.

4 bed hut built in 1960s by Bruce Hassal of the NZFS (Simon Hassal's father) on a sheltered spot lee to a small ridge on De Bourbles land. As part of the agreement, the NZFS constructed a 4WD track up ... More ▶︎

Meikles Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2. Updated 8 January 20188 January 2018.

Meikles hut is derelict, and a DOC sign warns, "Building unsafe. No Entry." The first Meikles Hut was an historic Depression era miners' hut. The remains of an old stamper battery which pre dates the Meikles Huts are beside/in the ... More ▶︎

Moonlight and Roses Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (PVT). Capacity: 4. Updated 4 September 20134 September 2013.

A well maintained hut between Timaru Creek and the Dingle Burn, built 1941. The hut is owned by Dingleburn Station but sits on the edge of Hawea Conservation Park. The hut is maintained by DOC and open to the public. ... More ▶︎

Pool Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 7. Updated 18 November 202118 November 2021.

Stucco (roughcast) and partially lined hut taken over by DoC as part of their stewardship of the St James Conservation Area. Unfortunately, they have removed the stove so no heating. Had renovations commenced in April, 2018 with installation of bunks, ... More ▶︎

Te Totara Hut

Hut. Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6. Updated 1 September 20131 September 2013.

A split totara slab and iron hut built by Rex Forrester who also built Roger's Hut. Built 1952, this is the oldest hut in Te Urewera National Park. It has been re-clad, a verandah put on and painted orange. More ▶︎

Historic Waihohonu Hut

Hut. Standard Hut (DOC). Created 19 June 201119 June 2011.

This original Waihohonu hut was constructed in 1904 and is now a historic building with no accommodation. You can stay at the nearby new (or even newer still) Waihohonu hut. More ▶︎

Upper Oreti Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6. Updated 16 June 201116 June 2011.

A historic musterer's hut at the nth end of the Oreti valley in the Eyre Mountains. The hut has 6 bunks and an open fire. It's a large hut and despite it's 'historic' status is still well used and comfortable. A ... More ▶︎

Sam Summers Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 1. Updated 28 July 201328 July 2013.

This hut was built in the 1930s by Bill Summers. He and his son Sam prospected here and lived in the hut for 10 years. More ▶︎

Waikamaka Bivouac (derelict)

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Created 2 April 20112 April 2011.

Waikamaka biv is derelict and overgrown, but it is still standing. Just across the stream from Waikamaka Hut. More ▶︎

Cecil Kings Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. Updated 15 March 201415 March 2014.

This historic hut is only a couple of hundred metres from the newer and larger Kings Creek Hut on the Wangapeka Track. Cecil King was one of the Depression gold miners, and he built this hut in 1935 near his claim. ... More ▶︎

Broome Hut

Hut. Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6. Created 2 April 20112 April 2011.

This hut is in the main street of Ongaonga, at the DOC field centre. It used to be in Ruahine FP, near Big Hill station. More ▶︎

Smiths Stream Hut

Hut. Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4. Created 31 March 201131 March 2011.

On Smith Stream, Ruahine Forest Park. This is a good example of NZFS 4-bunk hut in original condition. More ▶︎

Ministry of Works Historic Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6. Updated 2 November 20122 November 2012.

Ministry of Works Historic Hut. Previously known as Mackay Downs Hut. Constructed in 1970 by the Ministry of Works for the survey of the Heaphy Road that was never built. The hut was built using the NZFS 6-bunk hut plan and ... More ▶︎

Ayres Hut (Removed)

Hut. Removed! Updated 2 December 20122 December 2012.

Restored 4 bunk hut one hour up Black Birch Stream, Mesopotamia, in Two Thumb Range. As of 2012, DOC reports this hut has been removed. More ▶︎

Freeman Burn Hut

Hut. Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10. Updated 3 August 20133 August 2013.

A hut at the head of North Arm, Lake Manapouri, accessible by boat. During the 1920s, Les Murrell ran the Doubtful Sound Track over Wilmot Pass. He planned to extend this into a circuit, with a boat journey to Gaer Arm, ... More ▶︎

Kakapo hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. Updated 1 October 20221 October 2022.

Kakapo hut is near the river on the TL bank of the middle reaches of the Kakapo River. The Kakapo River is a tributary of the Karamea River. The hut was built in 1958 by the NZFS for wild animal control ... More ▶︎

Lupton Hut

Hut. Private hut (Wanganui High School). Capacity: 8. Updated 3 April 20173 April 2017.

Only 10 minutes away from Blyth Hut, this is a private hut, owned by the Wanganui High School, but is unlocked so can be used as an over flow if the other is full. More ▶︎

Meg Hut

Hut. Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8. Updated 19 January 201819 January 2018.

An old corrugated iron mustering hut next to the Roaring Meg, near Cardrona. This hut was constructed in 1926 to house six musterers. Stone remains of the previous hut are visible nearby. The hut has been re-lined and new bunks ... More ▶︎

Jims Flat hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 5. Updated 12 June 201212 June 2012.

It looks new but it is an old hut that has been rebuilt and extended. Situated beside the Ahaura River at the end of a 4x4 road. It is quite popular with local hunters, fishermen & campers. More ▶︎

Hamers Flat

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (NA). Capacity: 2. Updated 30 June 201930 June 2019.

Derelict hut from the days when gold miners walked & stock were driven from Canterbury through the Amuri Pass and down to the once thriving gold mining town of Ahaura. Pryce Hamer had a farm on the flat that bears ... More ▶︎

North Opuha Hut

Hut. Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4. Updated 27 July 201327 July 2013.

Ex-high country station hut in the head of the Orari River, built 1896. Recently acquired through land tenure review, and refurbished. More ▶︎

Lake Emma hut

Hut. Shelter (DOC). Updated 9 March 20149 March 2014.

An historic corrugated iron hut on the shoreline of Lake Emma. The hut is thought to date from the 1880s, and its purpose is unclear. The hut has a coal range, a tack room, and historic evidence of a vegetable ... More ▶︎

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