Mackenzie Hut
About Mackenzie Hut
Mackenzie Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Lake Sumner Forest 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 Mackenzie Bivvy (East branch), 4 km away.
This is a basic six-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Water from a stream
- 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
Lake Sumner Forest Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Mackenzie Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Mackenzie Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Mackenzie Hut have?
Mackenzie Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Mackenzie Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
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