Manuka Hut
About Manuka Hut
Manuka 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 Double Hut, 4 km away.
Manuka Hut is a basic hut in the Mid and South Canterbury backcountry area. This hut is at risk of flooding during heavy rain.
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 Manuka Hut
Is Manuka Hut free?
Yes. Manuka Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Manuka Hut have?
Manuka Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Manuka 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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