Ahuriri Base Hut

About Ahuriri Base Hut
Ahuriri Base Hut is a DOC hut in Ahuriri Conservation Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 6 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Top Dingle Hut, 3 km away.
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Water supply
Fees
Fees apply. 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
Ahuriri Conservation Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Ahuriri Base Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Ahuriri Base Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Ahuriri Base Hut have?
Ahuriri Base Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Ahuriri Base Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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