Kennedy Memorial Hut
About Kennedy Memorial Hut
Kennedy Memorial Hut is a DOC hut in Ruataniwha 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 Erceg Hut, 5 km away.
This is a standard six-bunk hut in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Water supply
Fees
Fees apply. 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 Kennedy Memorial Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Kennedy Memorial Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Kennedy Memorial Hut have?
Kennedy Memorial Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Kennedy Memorial 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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