Tarn Hut
About Tarn Hut
Tarn Hut is a DOC hut in Mount Richmond Forest Park, Marlborough, on the South Island. It has 5 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Mt Rintoul Hut, 6 km away.
This is a standard 5-bunk hut in the South Marlborough area.
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
Mount Richmond Forest Park, Marlborough, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Marlborough
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- Freedom Camping in Tasman 2026: Motueka, Richmond, Takaka and Abel Tasman
- Freedom Camping in Motueka: Sites, Limits and Alternatives
- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- Picton to Christchurch via Kaikōura: 4-Day Road Trip
Questions about Tarn Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Tarn Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Tarn Hut have?
Tarn Hut has 5 bunks.
What facilities does Tarn Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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