Double Hut
About Double Hut
Double Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Hakatere 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 Manuka Hut, 4 km away.
Double 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 Double Hut
Is Double Hut free?
Yes. Double Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Double Hut have?
Double Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Double 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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