Macaulay Hut
About Macaulay Hut
Macaulay Hut is a Serviced DOC hut in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 14 bunks. It is 1-3 hours on foot from the road end. Its facilities include cooking facilities, heating and mattresses, 7 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Red Stag Hut, 9 km away.
This is a serviced 14-bunk hut in the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area.
Facilities
- Cooking facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Lighting
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
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
Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Canterbury
- Christchurch to Lake Tekapo and Aoraki: a 5-day road trip
- Freedom Camping in Mackenzie 2026: Tekapo, Twizel and Lake Pukaki
- Freedom Camping in Twizel: Where You Can Stay
- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- Banks Peninsula Camping Weekend From Christchurch
Questions about Macaulay Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Macaulay Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Macaulay Hut have?
Macaulay Hut has 14 bunks.
What facilities does Macaulay Hut have?
Cooking facilities, Heating, Mattresses, Lighting and Non-flush toilets, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
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