Tarn Hut
About Tarn Hut
Tarn Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 4 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Youngman Stream Hut, 3 km away.
This basic four-bunk hut, in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area, is sited next to a small picturesque tarn in open alpine grassland.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
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
Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Tarn Hut
Is Tarn Hut free?
Yes. Tarn Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Tarn Hut have?
Tarn Hut has 4 bunks.
What facilities does Tarn Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses and Non-flush toilets.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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