Ballard Hut
About Ballard Hut
Ballard Hut is a DOC hut in Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke's Bay, on the North Island. It has 4 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Mangaturutu Hut, 4 km away.
Ballard Hut is located in the central-eastern Kaweka Forest Park at the northern end of the main Kaweka Range.
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
Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke's Bay, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Ballard Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Ballard Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Ballard Hut have?
Ballard Hut has 4 bunks.
What facilities does Ballard Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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