Cecil Kings Hut
About Cecil Kings Hut
Cecil Kings Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 4 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Larrikin Creek Hut, 17 km away.
Historic Cecil Kings Hut is one of the few surviving buildings of the depression mining in the Wangapeka. Today it is available as accommodation for trampers in Kahurangi National Park.
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Water from a stream
- Water supply
Fees
Free. 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
Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Cecil Kings Hut
Is Cecil Kings Hut free?
Yes. Cecil Kings Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Cecil Kings Hut have?
Cecil Kings Hut has 4 bunks.
What facilities does Cecil Kings Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Water from a stream and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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