Townsend Hut
About Townsend Hut
Townsend Hut is a Basic DOC hut in Arthur's Pass National Park, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 4 bunks. Its facilities include mattresses, non-flush toilets and tap water (untreated), 4 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Minchin Bivvy, 3 km away.
This is a basic four-bunk hut in Arthur's Pass National Park.
Facilities
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- 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
Arthur's Pass National Park, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
Guides for West Coast
- Christchurch to Franz Josef Road Trip: Arthur's Pass and the West Coast
- Starting a Campervan Trip in Christchurch: Pick-Up Day, First Night and Which Way to Go
- Freedom Camping on the West Coast 2026: Karamea to Haast, Town by Town
- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- South Island West Coast camping road trip
Questions about Townsend Hut
Is Townsend Hut free?
Yes. Townsend Hut is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
How many bunks does Townsend Hut have?
Townsend Hut has 4 bunks.
What facilities does Townsend Hut have?
Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
© DOC, CC BY 4.0
Take it on the road
Save the stops. Plan the whole trip.
Build an ordered route from saved places, calculate the distance and keep dates, notes and to-dos attached.
