Howletts Hut
About Howletts Hut
Howletts Hut is a DOC hut in Ruahine Forest Park, Hawke's Bay, on the North Island. It has 8 bunks. Its facilities include mattresses, non-flush toilets and tap water (untreated), 4 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Iron Gate Hut, 6 km away.
This is a standard eight-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.
Facilities
- 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
Ruahine Forest Park, Hawke's Bay, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Howletts Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Howletts Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Howletts Hut have?
Howletts Hut has 8 bunks.
What facilities does Howletts Hut have?
Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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