Jans Hut
About Jans Hut
Jans Hut is a Serviced DOC hut in Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley, Wellington/Kāpiti, on the North Island. It has 9 bunks. Its facilities include cooking facilities, heating and mattresses, 6 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Raukawa Lodge, under 1 km away.
This is a serviced nine-bunk hut in the Wellington region. The hut is accessed via crossing the Ōrongorongo River, is locked and must be booked in advance to gain access.
Facilities
- Cooking 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
Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley, Wellington/Kāpiti, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Wellington/Kāpiti
- Camping in Wellington: Holiday Parks, Regional Park Campgrounds and the Ferry Nights
- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- Wellington and Wairarapa: a 4-day camping loop
- Freedom Camping in Wellington 2026: Where You Can Stay
- Auckland to Wellington Drive 2026: Route, Time, Stops and Camping
Questions about Jans Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Jans Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Jans Hut have?
Jans Hut has 9 bunks.
What facilities does Jans Hut have?
Cooking facilities, Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets and Tap water (untreated), and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
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