Comyns Hut

About Comyns Hut
Comyns Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Hakatere Conservation Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 8 bunks. It is 1-3 hours on foot from the road end. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is A Frame Hut, 5 km away.
Comyns Hut is a basic hut in the Mid and South Canterbury area.
Facilities
- Heating
- 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 Comyns Hut
Is Comyns Hut free?
Yes. Comyns Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Comyns Hut have?
Comyns Hut has 8 bunks.
What facilities does Comyns Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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