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Leon Kinvig Hut was refurbished by the Back Country Trust in 2024, after it was swept off its piles during Cyclone Gabrielle. The hut was still in good structural condition, so the Back Country Trust (BCT) stepped in to save it.
It was moved to a more robust location 600 m downstream. Renovations included new foundations, installation of a post and beam, new windows, new cladding and internal wall lining, a new deck and verandah, a new colour scheme and a new woodshed and toilet. The work was completed over several trips between April 2024 and June 2025. Thanks very much to the BCT team.
Facilities
- Water source - river
- Heating source - woodburner
- Bunks - platform
Note that sometimes rain comes down the chimney.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy a hut ticket online for each night's stay. You can print or display the digital ticket on your device, or write down the ticket and confirmation numbers to take with you. You can also buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that allows you to stay at non-bookable DOC huts for a 12 month period.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3 days Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BL36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1862111.2424, N5566909.5256
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | manawatu@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Te Papaioea / Palmerston North Office |