The first hut built in the Whirinaki has beautiful views of the podocarp and beech forests. Skips Hut (Whangatawhia) is an easy destination to reach on Friday nights to ensure campers are well rested for the next day.
Fees
Skips Hut (Whangatawhia)
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
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1hr 30min from Rogers Hut (Te Wairoa)
2hrs from Okahu Road
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BG39
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1930337, N5707063
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