Huts
New Zealand has a vast number of public backcountry huts, many of which are open for public use at any time. Find out more about staying in tramping huts.
East Ahuriri Hut
Hut.
Standard Hut (DOC).
Created
24 December 202324 December.
Historic hut in eastern branch of the Ahuriri River. Renovated in 2020 with the floor flagged. 6 bunks but only 2 are serviceable without extensive effort as some wires are broken on the other sagging bunks. The fireplace is boarded ...
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Kahikatea Lodge
Hut.
Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.Bookings required.
Updated
4 November 20234 November.
Standard 6 bunk DoC hut, funded by the community and built and maintained by the Nth Otago branch of the NZDA
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Mataketake Hut
Hut.
Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.Bookings required.
Created
18 February 202118 February 2021.
New hut high on the Mataketake Range above the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track. This hut opened February 2021, as a tribute to the late conservationist, Andy Dennis. The hut includes a library of Dennis's published books.
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John Reid Hut
Hut.
Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
Created
14 September 202014 September 2020.
Standard 6 bunk hut at approx 1240m. Great views to the East from the hut. Climb to the ridge above to enjoy views to the West.
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Te Whare Okioki Hut
Hut.
Serviced Hut (Private). Capacity: 12.Bookings required.
Updated
16 August 202016 August 2020.
A new hut built by the Kaimai Ridgeway Trust and administered by DOC. Bookings can be made on the DOC web site.
This hut has electric lighting and a USB port to charge cell phones
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New Casey Hut
Hut.
Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.
Updated
6 September 20206 September 2020.
Similar to Poulter Hut but has solar lighting and outside sink and bench on the porch under effective shelter. Nice for campers.
Opened on 22 August.
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Hunters Hut
Hut.
Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.
Updated
25 May 202025 May 2020.
Standard 8 bunk hut on the Te Araroa trail.
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North Esk Hut
Hut.
Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 3.
Created
9 January 20209 January 2020.
Dilapidated hut on the North Esk River.
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Toaroha Saddle Bivvy
Hut.
Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
Created
9 January 20209 January 2020.
Hut on the saddle between the Mungo and Toaroha Rivers.
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Bull Flat Hut
Hut.
Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
Created
9 January 20209 January 2020.
Small hut on the Hunter River.
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Hut categories
- Great Walks Hut
- Well appointed DOC hut on one of the nine Great Walks. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Facilities typically include toilets, heating, water, and bunks with mattresses. Some huts will have lighting, gas cooking, and a DOC ranger.
- Serviced Hut
- Larger, high standard hut. Many serviced huts have a booking system and must be booked in advance. Other huts require a back country hut pass or 3 hut tickets. Mostly owned by DOC. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
- Serviced Alpine Hut
- Alpine hut owned by DOC or clubs such as NZAC. Generally no heating. Payment varies. Facilities typically include a toilet, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
- Standard Hut
- Typical DOC hut. Back country hut pass / 1 hut ticket required, no bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, and bunks with mattresses.
- Basic Hut/Bivvy
- Small DOC huts of 2-6 bunks. No fees or bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet and bunks with mattresses.
In general, food and cooking equipment is not available at huts. See DOC and NZAC websites for details of pricing and booking.