Central Whirinaki Hut
About Central Whirinaki Hut
Central Whirinaki Hut is a DOC hut in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, East Coast, on the North Island. It has 25 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Mangamate Hut, 4 km away.
Central Whirinaki is the gateway to Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne. It is the most popular hut in the Whirinaki and has been extended to accommodate more people.
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
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, East Coast, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Central Whirinaki Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Central Whirinaki Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Central Whirinaki Hut have?
Central Whirinaki Hut has 25 bunks.
What facilities does Central Whirinaki 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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