Grough Hut
About Grough Hut
Grough Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Ruataniwha Conservation Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 2 bunks. Its facilities include mattresses, non-flush toilets and water from a stream, 4 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Kennedy Memorial Hut, 6 km away.
This is a basic two-bunk hut in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
Facilities
- 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
Ruataniwha Conservation Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Grough Hut
Is Grough Hut free?
Yes. Grough Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Grough Hut have?
Grough Hut has 2 bunks.
What facilities does Grough Hut have?
Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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