Bush Hut
About Bush Hut
Bush Hut is a DOC hut in Hāwea Conservation Park, Otago, 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 Cotters Hut, 7 km away.
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wanaka/Makarora 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
Hāwea Conservation Park, Otago, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Bush Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Bush Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Bush Hut have?
Bush Hut has 6 bunks.
What facilities does Bush 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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