James Mackay Hut
About James Mackay Hut
James Mackay Hut is a Great Walk DOC hut in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, on the South Island. It has 28 bunks. Its facilities include cooking facilities, heating and mattresses, 7 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Saxon Hut, 8 km away.
This is a 28-bunk hut located on the Heaphy Track in the Buller area.
Facilities
- Cooking facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Lighting
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
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
Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Nelson/Tasman
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- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
- DOC Hut or Great Walk Booked Out? Cancellations, Alerts and Alternatives 2026-27
- Abel Tasman Camping: Campsites, Bookings and Route
Questions about James Mackay Hut
How much does it cost to stay at James Mackay Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does James Mackay Hut have?
James Mackay Hut has 28 bunks.
What facilities does James Mackay Hut have?
Cooking facilities, Heating, Mattresses, Lighting and Flush toilets, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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