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. Listed below are just a few of our huts. Find more by searching or exploring the map.

Waitawheta Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 26.Bookings required.

A new hut located at a mill site in the Kaimai-Mamaku Forest park. There are a number of short walks ... More ▶︎

Totara Flats Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 26.

A central hut for the Kaitoke to Holdsworth trip (3 days). It was sited under trees at the north-west corner ... More ▶︎

Hurunui Hut, Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 3.

The hut has been upgraded - has been reclad and now has a porch - no longer the old corrugated ... More ▶︎

Pinchgut Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 9.

A small but tidy hut in a frosty clearing behind Mount Thomas. Since the hut is small, near Christchurch and ... More ▶︎

Mangamuka Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.

A pleasant little 4-bunk hut, recently done-up and reguarly maintained by the Tauranga Deer Stalkers. The recent improvements to the ... More ▶︎

Mueller Hut

Serviced Alpine Hut (DOC). Capacity: 28.

Mueller hut is surrounded by Mt. Cook and other 3000m peaks, making it a scenic place to stay. In summer ... More ▶︎

Grassy Flat Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.

Grassy Flat Hut (sleeps 12 on 2 platforms, matresses, water, stove) is a modern tramping hut with a large covered ... More ▶︎

Carroll Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.

A small, tidy hut just above the treeline on the Kelly Range. Recently renovated with new cladding and new windows. ... More ▶︎

Waitewaewae Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.

The first architect-designed hut in the Tararua Forest Park - built to show good use of hut fees. Big windows ... More ▶︎

Red Hills Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.

The Red Hills Hut sits on the saddle between the Motueka (right branch) and the Wairau, and at the base ... More ▶︎

Dasler Bivouac

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

Historic tin biv constructed in 1966 and located on the steep wall of the Hopkins Valley near the Dasler Pinnacles. ... More ▶︎

Crow Hut (Kahurangi)

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.

Tucked away on a terrace at the confluence of Crow River and the mighty Karamea River. More ▶︎

Waiorongomai Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Waiorongomai Hut is a basic 4-bunk hut at the forks of the Oreore Stream and Waiorongomai River. The hut has ... More ▶︎

Hopeless Creek Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

An older , little used hut off the Travers Valley leading to Sunset Saddle and Angelus Hut. More ▶︎

Hawdon Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

A new hut opened in December 2007 after the previous hut was destroyed by fire June 2005. An easy two to ... More ▶︎

Magdalen Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Magdalen Hut is the 3rd incarnation on this paddock. Built in 2008, it's sparky and shiny, with 6 bunks. More ▶︎

Growler Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.

Growler Hut is located on the south side of the Havelock River valley, just upriver of the Growler Stream. It's ... More ▶︎

Purity Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

The new Purity Hut (6 bunk, tank water, wood burning stove, limited firewood available in locality) is loated on the ... More ▶︎

Kime Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

The highest hut on the Southern Crossing. Nice view of Masterton through the valley. This hut was replaced in 2014 ... More ▶︎

Ces Clark Hut

Great Walks Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.Bookings required.

This hut on the Paparoa Track was constructed in 1986. It is named after NZ Forest Service Ranger Ces Clark ... More ▶︎

Makarora Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Makarora Hut (4 bunks, matresses, stove, firewood available, river water) is a simple but comfortable forestry-style hut on flats in ... More ▶︎

Manuka Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.

A very basic hut near Lake Heron that is popular with Hunters. It is located 5 km away from Double ... More ▶︎

Rangiwahia Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 13.

A tidy popular hut. Great views. Good camping on the tops about 40 minutes further along track. More ▶︎

Awapoto Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 12.

Nice medium size hut, 12 bunks, wood stove. Seldom used compared with the huts on the Abel Tasman Coast track. ... More ▶︎

Waihaha Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.

The most popular hut in the Pureora Forest More ▶︎

Griffin Creek Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 5.

A small but lovingly maintained DOC hut in an isolated valley that is home to a number of blue ducks. ... More ▶︎

Wharfedale Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.

A comfortable hut situated on the Wharfedale track. Has a wood stove with wood provided in shed at back. Stream ... More ▶︎

Mataketake Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.Bookings required.

New hut high on the Mataketake Range above the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track. This hut opened February 2021, as ... More ▶︎

Greig's Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 14.

This hut is located in the Raglan Range although the area looks more like Canada than Marlborough. It is surrounded ... More ▶︎

Julia Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Standard DOC hut at the confluence of Julia and Mary Creeks where they meet the Taipo River. Good hot pools ... More ▶︎

Pinnacles Hut (Coromandel)

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 80.Bookings required.

Situated in the Kauaeranga Valley on the Coromandel Peninsula, this is New Zealand's largest hut, with 80 bunks. Aside from ... More ▶︎

Double Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.

A very basic retired mustering hut on the Swin River South Branch, near Lake Heron, and popular with hunters. The ... More ▶︎

Monument Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Monument Hut (6 bunks, matresses, stove, firewood, river water) is a forestry style hut in the Hopkins. Its located just ... More ▶︎

Woolshed Creek Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 26.

A new hut situated in a handsome tussock landscape on the Mount Somers Track. Ample camping nearby. More ▶︎

Burn Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Cool wee hut sitting on the tops a few hours from Mangahoa Dam 2, near Shannon. Great view. Walk in ... More ▶︎

Cold Stream Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

A 6-7 bunk hut reached by walking up the jollybrook and taking cold stream tribuary. Good facilities and water close ... More ▶︎

Carrington Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 36.

A large hut in the upper Waimakariri River, and often the first or last hut on a longer trip. The extensive ... More ▶︎

Pahautea Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

10 minutes from the summit of Mount Pirongia in the Pirongia forest park about 30kms West of Hamilton. Very clean ... More ▶︎

Liverpool Hut

Serviced Alpine Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.

Located on the steep lower slopes of Mount Barff, this hut offers striking views and a route to the Arawhata ... More ▶︎

Colin Todd Hut

Serviced Alpine Hut (NZAC). Capacity: 12.

This 1996 hut replaced the original, constructed in 1960. It was named after one of the best-known Post-War New Zealand ... More ▶︎

Field Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

Built in 1924, there are still signs of the original bush carpentry. Handy for Friday-nighters doing the Southern Crossing over ... More ▶︎

Hurunui Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 15.

Large tramping hut on river terrace above the Hurunui valley. The hut is near the roadend, and as such convenient ... More ▶︎

Angelus Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 28.Bookings required.

New hut opened in April 2010. A well sited and busy hut next to a lake in an alpine landscape. ... More ▶︎

Blue Lake Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.

Located beside tiny Blue Lake at the head of the Sabine Valley. West, Moss Pass leads to the D'Urville Valley. ... More ▶︎

Nina Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.

Replacing the old hut down by the river, this hut is located in an elevated clearing with good mountain views. ... More ▶︎

Sandy Bay Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 18.Bookings required.

An excellent hut nestled on the edge of Lake Waikareiti. A perfect alternative if you can't find space on the ... More ▶︎

Kauritatahi Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.

This hut is not marked on the map. It is on a part of the old North-South track that is ... More ▶︎

John Tait Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 30.

A good hut situated 5 hours easy walk from the head of Lake Rotoiti. Good views of Mt. Travers up ... More ▶︎

Balloon Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 14.

Gas cooker and heater. Great views of the Arthur Range and over the headwaters of the Leslie River (from Balloon ... More ▶︎

Turkeys Nest Bivvy

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

Hut at the treeline beneath the Turkeys Nest, an alpine basin in Wye Reserve. More ▶︎

Piggotts Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (PVT). Capacity: 4.

Piggotts hut at Piggotts campsite in Hunua Ranges Regional Park, controlled by Auckland council. Now has a nice roofed deck and ... More ▶︎

Copland Shelter

Shelter (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Copland Emergency Shelter on the east side of the Copeland Pass. This is serious country and should only be undertaken ... More ▶︎

Kelman Hut

Serviced Alpine Hut (DOC). Capacity: 22.

Large and modern alpine hut at the head of the Tasman Glacier. More ▶︎

Orange Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (NA). Capacity: 6.

Orange Hut in the Akatarawa Forest Park is a GWRC (Wellington Regional Council) hut. It sits in a clearing in ... More ▶︎

Macaulay Hut

Serviced Hut (Mackenzie Alpine Trust). Capacity: 14.

Macaulay Hut (14 bunks, matresses, stove, firewood provided, water, bath, mountain radio, gas cookers, lighting) is a luxury option for ... More ▶︎

Jans Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 9.Bookings required.

Locked sole-occupancy hut on the Orongorongo River. The hut has a gas cooker, utensils, pots, pans, crockery, flush toilet, and ... More ▶︎

Liebig Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Liebig Hut (6 bunk, matresses, no fire, water at 200m, mountain radio) is a DOC hut on the south side ... More ▶︎

Reischek Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (NZDA). Capacity: 6.

Reischek Hut (6-bunk, mattresses, stove, firewood, tank water, mountain radio) is a New Zealand Deer Stalkers Association (NZDA) hut on ... More ▶︎

Motutapere Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Motutapere Hut is one of the Forgotten Five hunters huts in the Kaimai Ranges. No longer forgotten and recently renovated including ... More ▶︎

Wharepapa Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 5.

Wharepapa Hut - a large 5-bunk (8 mattresses) hut 6km from the Wairarapa roadend in the Rimutakas. River water, open ... More ▶︎

Alford Hut

Private hut (PVT). Capacity: 10.

Pleasant woodlined musterers' hut with wooden floor and open fireplace owned by Mt Winterslow Station. More ▶︎

Potts Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 10.

Refurbished Musterers Hut in Hakatere Conservation Park. More ▶︎

Puketutu Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (PVT). Capacity: 3.

One of the old North - South Track Huts. This is a great little hut sitting on the top of ... More ▶︎

Anatoki Forks Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

This hut has a HOT SHOWER. yes a fully operational stove with wet back, and it works well, plenty of ... More ▶︎

Wills Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Wills Hut (4 bunk, Stove, river water) is a standard four bunk forestry style hut on tussock flats in the ... More ▶︎

Syme Hut

Standard Hut (DOC).

Situated on top of Fantham's Peak, on the southern side of Mt. Egmont More ▶︎

Downie Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Downie Hut is an old board and batten hut with a large open fire place. The original shingle roof now ... More ▶︎

Lawrence Bivouac

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

Lawrence Bivouac (sleeps 2 on floor, matresses, stream water) is a small but weatherproof bivouac in the upper Lawrence Valley. ... More ▶︎

Mid Caples Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 24.

A new $535000 hut opened February 2014, to replace the smaller hut on the site. The hut provides pleasant views over ... More ▶︎

Aspiring Hut

Serviced Alpine Hut (NZAC). Capacity: 38.

This historic hut in the West Matukituki Valley was constructed of local schist, and opened at Easter 1949. Situated immediately ... More ▶︎

Alpha Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.

The first Alpha Hut was built in 1915, the 2nd replaced it in 1953 ( it was 6 yards inside ... More ▶︎

Cannibal Gorge Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

The first hut on the western end of the St James Walkway. More ▶︎

Silverstream Bivvy

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

Weatherboard and iron biv located near the treeline on the Raglan Range. The biv is not on Silverstream itself but ... More ▶︎

Waiaua Gorge Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.

Waiaua Gorge hut, south-west of Mt Egmont. A large hut sleeping 16 in 2 bunkrooms (2 x platform bunks in ... More ▶︎

Maitland Hut (Ruataniwha)

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Maitland Hut is a typical 4-bunk forestry style hut in the Maitland valley. The hut's in a large clearing in ... More ▶︎

Kennedy Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Kennedy Hut / Kennedy Memorial Hut (6 bunks, matresses, stove, tank & stream water) is a spacious 6 bed hut ... More ▶︎

Daly's Clearing Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.

A 16 bunk standard DOC hut with 2 bunk rooms, kitchen area with indoor running water, and large deck. Outside ... More ▶︎

Castle Rocks Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.

Small Hut, 8 bunks, wood stove. 5 minute walk to Castle Rock, a large granite outcrop with great views over ... More ▶︎

Avoca Homestead

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

This hut is the restored homestead of the Avoca Run, at the junction of Broken River and Slovens Stream (not ... More ▶︎

Fosters Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Fosters Hut (4 bunks, matresses, stove, tank water) is a typical 4-bed forestry hut. It sits in a clearing on ... More ▶︎

Hamilton Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

A large hut on the Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track. The hut is well situated on a terrace above the wide Hamilton ... More ▶︎

Rapid Creek hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.

This is a four bunker on the TL of the Hokitika River not far below the junction with the Whitcombe ... More ▶︎

Boar Inn

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.Bookings required.

Locked sole-occupancy hut on the Orongorongo Track. More ▶︎

Paua Hut

Club hut (Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club). Capacity: 10.Bookings required.

Hut in the Orongorongo Valley, Rimutaka Forest Park, maintained by the Wellington Tramping and Mountaineering Club. The Paua Tramping Club ... More ▶︎

Waimakariri Falls Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (Canterbury Mountaineering Club). Capacity: 6.

Located in the Waimakariri headwaters at 1300m, just above the top falls. Built 1960, and refurbished 2005. More ▶︎

Papatahi (Shamrock) Hut

Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.Bookings required.

Locked sole-occupancy hut, formerly known as Shamrock hut. Located on the Orongorongo River. More ▶︎

Mid Wairoa Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Mid Wairoa Hut (6 bunks, matresses, tank & river water, stove) sits on flats 20m above the Left Branch of ... More ▶︎

Lake Christabel Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.

A tidy hut situated on the TL bank of the Blue Grey River about 20 minutes above Lake Christabel near ... More ▶︎

Brodrick Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Brodrick Hut (sleeps 6, tank water, stove, firewood available) is a 1960's forestry hut at the base of the Brodrick ... More ▶︎

Daphne Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.

8 to 10 person hut.It's in a stunning spot where the northern and western branches of the Tukituki converge. Note, ... More ▶︎

Slip Flat hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 3.

Cute little hut tucked away on Slip Flat in the Greenstone Valley. It is a deer hunting hut but DOC ... More ▶︎

Les Ward Shelter

Shelter (PVT).

A large, octagonal picnic shelter in the Pararaha Valley, Waitakere Ranges. Camping is available around the shelter (40 people max), ... More ▶︎

Isolation Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 8.

8 bunk hut by Isolation Creek, 1.5km upstream from Sawcut Gorge. More ▶︎

Evangeline Bivvy

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

A 2 bunk old Forestry Service bivvy up Evangeline Stream behind Lake Sumner. The small but well equipped biv is ... More ▶︎

Kiwi Saddle Hut (Kaweka Range)

Standard Hut (Heretaunga Tramping Club). Capacity: 8.

Kiwi Saddle Hut is located on the ridge 3km west of Kuripapango and some 700m above the Ngaruroro river. The ... More ▶︎

Herepai Hut

Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.

An older huts lower than the bush line. It has a cast-iron fire, two platforms for sleeping quarter. It holds ... More ▶︎

Candlesticks Bivvy

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

S86 Biv constructed about 1958 in the headwaters of Bull Creek. In 2016 volunteers from Malvern Branch NZDA repaired, sealed ... More ▶︎

Top Hut (Te Kahui Kaupeka)

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 10.

Top hut in the upper South Branch of the Ashburton River. 10 bunk hut built 1958 by Mt Arrowsmith Station. Taken ... More ▶︎

Bull Creek Hut

Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Hut near the confluence of Bull Creek and the Cox River. Constructed in 1954 by George Boyd and Jack Elcock under ... More ▶︎

Wild Man Hut

Private hut (PVT). Capacity: 4.

Musterer's hut owned by Mt Arrowsmith Station. Used by hunters but the odd tramper stays as well. Doesn't seem to ... More ▶︎

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.

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