Ōtamahua Hut
About Ōtamahua Hut
Ōtamahua Hut is a Serviced DOC hut in Christchurch area, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 12 bunks. It is 1-3 hours on foot from the road end. Its facilities include heating, flush toilets and tap water (untreated), 4 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Aotea, 8 km away.
Ōtamahua Hut is a bookable 12-bunk serviced hut on Ōtamahua/Quail Island.
Facilities
- Heating
- 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
Christchurch area, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Canterbury
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- Banks Peninsula Camping Weekend From Christchurch
Questions about Ōtamahua Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Ōtamahua Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Ōtamahua Hut have?
Ōtamahua Hut has 12 bunks.
What facilities does Ōtamahua Hut have?
Heating, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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