Kirwans Hut
Located in Victoria Forest Park in the West Coast region
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Introduction
This is a serviced 12-bunk hut in the Greymouth area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
This hut has recently been upgraded with double glazed windows. Coal is flown in for the fire making this hut warmer than many New Zealand houses!
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut. To pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass, create/update your account on our booking system. Under 'Apply for a discount', select 'Backcountry Hut Pass Holder' and upload a scan of your pass. Once we've verified your pass, it will automatically be applied when you make a booking.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Tracks to this hut
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![Kirwans Track]()
Kirwans Track
Located in Victoria Forest ParkThe walk up to Kirwans Hut via Montgomerie Hut is a stunning overnight tramp. There are incredible historic relics to be seen in this area.1 alertDuration 2-3 daysDifficulty Advanced -
![Waitahu - Murray Connecting Track]()
Waitahu - Murray Connecting Track
Located in Victoria Forest ParkThis historic pack track links Murray Creek with Waitahu valley. It's part of a popular mountain biking circuit.Duration 2-3 daysDifficulty Advanced
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BS22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1518134, N5338304
Contacts
| Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 731 1895 |
| paparoavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |