Grassy Flat Hut

About Grassy Flat Hut
Grassy Flat Hut is a DOC hut in Kelly Range – Styx River area, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 10 bunks. Its facilities include heating, mattresses and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Mt Brown Hut, 8 km away.
This is a standard ten-bunk hut in the Hokitika area, 12 km up the Styx River. The Grassy Flat historic site was once a thoroughfare for prospectors during the gold rush days.
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
Kelly Range – Styx River area, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Grassy Flat Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Grassy Flat Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Grassy Flat Hut have?
Grassy Flat Hut has 10 bunks.
What facilities does Grassy Flat Hut have?
Heating, Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
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