Oamaru Hut
About Oamaru Hut
Oamaru Hut is a DOC hut in Kaimanawa Forest Park, Central North Island, on the North Island. It has 12 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Tussock Hut, 11 km away.
This standard 12-bunk hut in the Kaimanawa Forest Park is a good base for hunting sika deer and fishing.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-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
Kaimanawa Forest Park, Central North Island, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Oamaru Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Oamaru Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Oamaru Hut have?
Oamaru Hut has 12 bunks.
What facilities does Oamaru Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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