Top Hut
About Top Hut
Top Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Ahuriri Conservation Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 2 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Hagens Hut, 4 km away.
This is a basic two-bunk hut in the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area.
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
Ahuriri Conservation Park, Canterbury, South Island
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Questions about Top Hut
Is Top Hut free?
Yes. Top Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Top Hut have?
Top Hut has 2 bunks.
What facilities does Top 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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