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Tramper on the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
Awaroa Hut

Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region

This is a 26-bunk hut located on the Abel Tasman Coast Track in the Golden Bay area.

Huts on the Abel Tasman Coast Track don't have gas cooking facilities and lighting. Remember to take a portable stove and fuel, and candles with you. 

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
18 + years

Adult INT
18+ years

Child NZ
5 to 17 years

Child INT
0 to 17 years

Infant NZ
0 to 4 years

1 October – 30 April

$50

$76

$25

$38

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
Approximate times from nearest road end and huts
  • Totaranui (Totaranui Road or water taxi) via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 2 hr 20 min (7.1 km)
  • Bark Bay Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 4 hr 30 min (13.5 km)
  • Whariwharangi Hut via Abel Tasman Coast Track: 5 hr 35 min (16.9 km)

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BP25
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1601483, N5476200