A Frame Hut
About A Frame Hut
A Frame Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 3 bunks. It is 1-3 hours on foot from the road end. Its facilities include mattresses, non-flush toilets and water from a stream, 4 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Comyns Hut, 5 km away.
This is a three-bunk hut in the Mid and South Canterbury area.
Facilities
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Water from a stream
- Water supply
Fees
Free. DOC fees change with the season, and some huts must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each hut offers.
Location
Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about A Frame Hut
Is A Frame Hut free?
Yes. A Frame Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does A Frame Hut have?
A Frame Hut has 3 bunks.
What facilities does A Frame Hut have?
Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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