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Greenstone / Caples Tracks

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 the grassy flats of the mid-Caples Valley and into the ranges beyond. Mid Ca...

Slip Flat hut

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 has done it up.

McKellar Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 26.

New hut is being built/opened November 2011. Capacity for 26, two separate bunkrooms and main room.

Greenstone Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

This hut is built on the site of the old Sly Burn Hut, and replaces the Mid Greenstone Hut. Sly burn Hut is now staff quarters. this hut is cozy and is in good condition.

Greenstone Saddle Camping Area

Campsite • Informal campsite (DOC).

Large informal campsite at Greenstone Saddle, near the top of the Greenstone Track.

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.