This is one of seven Great Walk huts on the Heaphy Track.
It overlooks the Heaphy River mouth, which is an exciting place. The river surges out through a narrow gap into the sea - incoming waves halt the flow and the churning of salt and fresh waters is spectacular.
Limestone cliffs and lush tropical forest with nikau palms surround the area.
Facilities and services
All huts on the Heaphy Track have heating, long drop toilets supplied with toilet paper, and cold running water.
The Heaphy Hut has gas cooking facilities, sinks with cold running water inside the hut, lighting, heating, individual bunk rooms with eight bunks and mattresses per room, and flush toilets attached to the hut.
You'll need to bring your own cooking utensils and sleeping bag as these are not supplied.
There are no showers in any of the huts.
Hut rangers move between huts in the summer. As well as checking bookings, they are able to provide information about the track and weather.
Fees
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
|
Date range |
Adult NZ |
Adult INT |
Child NZ |
Child INT |
Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 October – 30 April |
$44 |
$66 |
$22 |
$33 |
Free |
|
1 May – 30 June |
$38 |
$38 |
$19 |
$19 |
Free |
|
1 July – 31 August |
$30 |
$30 |
$15 |
$15 |
Free |
|
1 – 30 September |
$38 |
$38 |
$19 |
$19 |
Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Bookings
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4-6 days Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
This hut is on the Heaphy Track.
Topo50 map sheet: BP22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1525186, N5462419
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |