Wharfedale Hut

About Wharfedale Hut
Wharfedale Hut is a DOC hut in Oxford Forest Conservation Area, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 8 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Lower Salmon Creek Bivvy, 6 km away.
This is a standard 10-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
Oxford Forest Conservation Area, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Wharfedale Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Wharfedale Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Wharfedale Hut have?
Wharfedale Hut has 8 bunks.
What facilities does Wharfedale Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
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