Back Basins Hide
About Back Basins Hide
Back Basins Hide is a Basic DOC hut in Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 2 bunks. Its facilities include non-flush toilets, tap water (untreated) and water supply. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Avoca Hut, 4 km away.
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Facilities
- 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 Back Basins Hide
Is Back Basins Hide free?
Yes. Back Basins Hide is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Back Basins Hide have?
Back Basins Hide has 2 bunks.
What facilities does Back Basins Hide have?
Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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