Sentry Box Hut (historic)
About Sentry Box Hut (historic)
Sentry Box Hut (historic) is a DOC hut in Ruahine Forest Park, Hawke's Bay, on the North Island. It has 4 bunks. Its facilities include heating, non-flush toilets and water from a stream, 4 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Ikawatea Forks Hut, 11 km away.
Sentry Box Hut is a standard 4 bunk hut in the Ruahine Forest Park.
Facilities
- Heating
- Non-flush toilets
- Water from a stream
- 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 Sentry Box Hut (historic)
How much does it cost to stay at Sentry Box Hut (historic)?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Sentry Box Hut (historic) have?
Sentry Box Hut (historic) has 4 bunks.
What facilities does Sentry Box Hut (historic) have?
Heating, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
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