John Coull Hut

About John Coull Hut
John Coull Hut is a Great Walk DOC hut in Whanganui National Park, Manawatū/Whanganui, on the North Island. It has 24 bunks. It is under 1 hour on foot from the road end. Its facilities include cooking facilities, heating and mattresses, 6 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is John Coull Campsite, under 1 km away.
This is a 24-bunk hut located on the Whanganui Journey in the Whanganui area.
Facilities
- Cooking 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
Whanganui National Park, Manawatū/Whanganui, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Manawatū/Whanganui
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- Whanganui Journey 2026/27: Canoe Trip Huts, Campsites, Booking and Fees
- Where to Camp for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing: Bases, Shuttles and Weather
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
- DOC Hut or Great Walk Booked Out? Cancellations, Alerts and Alternatives 2026-27
- Forgotten World Highway Camping: Taranaki Loop Guide
Questions about John Coull Hut
How much does it cost to stay at John Coull Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does John Coull Hut have?
John Coull Hut has 24 bunks.
What facilities does John Coull Hut have?
Cooking facilities, Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets and Tap water (untreated), and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
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