Places to stay
Wangapeka Track
Wangapeka biv
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
[Also known as Little Wanganui Emergency Shelter & Little Wanganui Bivvy]
This biv is situated in the headwaters of the Little Wanganui River on the TL about 2.5km below the saddle. It is in a t...
Stone Hut (Kahurangi)
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.
Stone Hut is situated on the banks of the Wangapeka River where it meets Stone Creek. The Wangapeka Track continues past the hut, and a route up Stone Creek leads onto Mount Luna (1630m). Nearby r...
Bell Town / Manunui hut
Hut
• Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.
A replacement hut for the Little Wanganui hut that was a little upstream on the other side of the river. This hut is on the Wangapeka track & is the one closest to the West Coast road end.
Cecil Kings Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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 ...
Taipo Hut, Kahurangi
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.
Hut on the Wangapeka Track leading up to Little Wanganui Saddle. This is the last night before crossing the saddle and dropping to the West Coast.
Kings Creek Hut
Hut
• Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
A large and clinical 1980s hut on the Wangapeka Track
Stag Flat Shelter
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
brilliant little 2 person shelter. taipo hut is boring and ugly so if you're heading towards the coast make the trip up here for the night (if you have good wx). You are then but 30 mins from littl...
Siberia Flat campsite
Campsite
• Basic Campsite (DOC). 40 spaces.
Camping next to the Wangapeka River near the start of the Wangapeka Track.
Facilities include picnic tables nestled amongst trees and a toilet. A local telephone, information, and intentions bo...
Shelter
Hut
• (DOC).
Free public telephone (local, collect, transfer charge, Calling Card), information, intentions book.
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.
Campsite categories
- Great Walks Campsite
- Campsites are available on most Great Walks, usually next to huts. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Toilets, water supply. No use of hut facilities not available.
- Serviced, Scenic, or Standard Campsite
- Accessible by car or boat, and offering a range of facilities.
- Basic Campsite
- Accessible by car or boat, but with minimal facilities. No fees or bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.
- Backcountry Campsite
- Walk-in access. Fees vary. No bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.