Upper Whirinaki Hut
About Upper Whirinaki Hut
Upper Whirinaki Hut is a DOC hut in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, East Coast, on the North Island. It has 9 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Central Whirinaki Hut, 5 km away.
A very popular hut for hunters, this is a standard nine-bunk hut.
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 Upper Whirinaki Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Upper Whirinaki Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Upper Whirinaki Hut have?
Upper Whirinaki Hut has 9 bunks.
What facilities does Upper 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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