Lake McRae Hut

About Lake McRae Hut
Lake McRae Hut is a DOC hut in Molesworth Recreation Reserve, Marlborough, on the South Island. It has 6 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Molesworth Cob Cottage Campsite, 12 km away.
This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the South Marlborough area.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- 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
Molesworth Recreation Reserve, Marlborough, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Lake McRae Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Lake McRae Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Lake McRae Hut have?
Lake McRae Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Lake McRae Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
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