Avoca Hut
About Avoca Hut
Avoca Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Craigieburn Forest 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 Back Basins Hide, 4 km away.
This is a basic six-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- 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
Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Avoca Hut
Is Avoca Hut free?
Yes. Avoca Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Avoca Hut have?
Avoca Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Avoca Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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