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New Zealand Huts from C to D |
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Cannibal Gorge Date: June 2011 Where: St James Conservation Area. Description: DOC, 20 Bunks. Serviced. Access: 3-3.5 hrs from the Lewis Pass Highway, SH 7. 1-1.5 hrs from Ada Pass Hut. Comments: A nice hut well stocked with coal for those cold winter nights. Interesting history of area, pre European years. |
Carroll Date: 24 November 2001 Where: Kelly Range, Arthur's Pass National Park Description: DOC (7) Access: 2 hours steep climb from a roadside shelter. Comments: Carroll Hut, looking South down the valley towards Otira and Arthur's Pass. There is a car park on the left hand side of the road, approx 4km, heading North from Otira village. The hut sleeps eight people and is not heated. DOC plan to demolish this hut as the walls are rotting from inside. But the good news is that a replacement is on the cards. |
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Cass Saddle Date: December 2009 Where: Craigieburn Forest Park Description: DOC Access: From SH73, 3-4 hours. Comments: Small hut on the Cass Saddle-Lagoon Saddle route. |
Cascade Date: Sept 2004 Where: Kaimanawa Forest Park Description: DOC (6) Access: From end of Clements Mill Road, via Hinemaiaia track, 6 hours. From Cascade hut to Oamaru hut (via Kaipo Saddle, Kaipo River and Oamaru track) 7 - 9 hours, and to Boyd Hut via North Arm Track and Ngaruroro River 6 - 8 hours Comments: Very cosy hut, built 1964, situated in a clearing next to Tauranga Taupo River. Six bunks with mattresses, stove/fireplace, toilet, tank water & inside sink bench. A 15min walk to historic Stanfield's Whare. |
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Cattle Ridge Date: April 2009 Where: Tararua Forest Park. Just below the top of Cattle Ridge. Description: DOC (5) Comments: Old basic hut but comfortable. Goods views out to the East. |
Cecil King's Hut Date: March 2007 Where: Kahurangi National Park, topomap 260-M28 Wangapeka Description: DOC (6) Access: 6.5 hours from Helicopter Flat hut, 4 hours from Stone hut, 5 minutes from King's Creek hut. Comments: Historic, restored hut - a real gem. Made from split timber slabs, and maintained in original condition. Well worth a rest stop, to soak in the atmosphere. Still has original fittings and implements.Has displays, with information on its history. King's Creek hut 5 minutes away is more comfortable and modern, but this place is just absolutely unique. |
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Chaffey Where: Cobb Valley, Kahurangi National Park Description: DOC (2) Access: 2 hours from the Cobb Reservoir, 3 hours from Cobb Hut. Comments: No longer maintained and just about falling down. Good for a lunch stop if you can stand the sandflies. |
Clark A-Frame Date: 14 March 2008 Where: Grebe Valley, Fiordland National Park (Topomap mapsheet C44, E2069500, N5475400) Description: DOC (4) Access: From Borland Road or Green Lake Hut (4 hours). Half an hour from Historic Clark Hut. Comments: Adequate but unappealing hut. |
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Clark (Historic) Date: March 2007 Where: Grebe Valley, Fiordland National Park (Topomap mapsheet C44, E2068427, N5476226) Description: DOC (4) officially only a shelter now Access: From Borland Road or Green Lake Hut (4 hours). Half an hour from Clark A-Frame. Comments: Old slab hut built by deer culler Archie Clark in the 1940s. |
Cobb Where: Cobb Valley, Kahurangi National Park Description: DOC (4) Access: 5 hours from the Cobb Reservoir. Fenella Hut is less than an hour away. Comments: No longer maintained but still in good condition. Water from river. Four bunks with mattresses. Floor slopes due to rotting piles. |
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Cone Where: Tauherenikau Valley, Tararua Forest Park Description: TTC (12) Access: 6 hours from the Kaitoke road end (1 hour from Tutuwai Hut), 5 hours across Cone Saddle from Totara Flats Hut. Comments: An outstanding example of bush carpentry. Built in 1946, renovated using original techniques in 1987. Adzed totara plank sleeping platform, dirt floor. Water from nearby stream. Interesting long drop - "Punga House of Pohy". Nice picnic table outside. |
Cow Creek Where: Waingawa Valley, Tararua Forest Park Description: DOC (6) Access: Mitre Flats Hut is 3.5 hours downriver and Arete Forks Hut 5 hrs upriver. 3 to 3.5 hours up the ridges to Blue Range Hut. Comments: Nice hut with a camping site nearer the river. The cable-way giving access across the river is fun. 6 bunks with mattresses. |
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Christopher Date: June 2011 Where: St James Conservation Area. Description: DOC, 14 Bunks. Standard. Access:4 hrs from Ada Pass Hut. 4.5 hrs from Anne Hut. Comments: Well stocked with fire wood for those cold winter nights. Fantastic view of Faeie Queene, in the Spencer Mountains if lucky enough to experience a clear day. |
Crow Where: Kahurangi National Park Description: DOC (6) Access: 3 hours from Karamea Bend Hut via Karamea River Track. Comments: Well visited spot for fishermen |
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Cupola Where: Nelson Lakes N.P. Description: DOC (6) Access: About 3.5 hours from John Tait Hut. Comments: Cupola, a six bunk DoC hut nestled in the fringe of the bushline, is about 3.5 hrs (depending on conditions) from John Tait which in turn is about 4.5 hrs from Lakehead hut. A highlight on the track is the Cupola Creek gorge with its turbulent falls and the superb 360 degree alpine views. |
Daley's Clearing Date: 30 April 2005 Where: Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park, Bay of Plenty Description: DOC (20) Access: About 2 hours from Franklin Road or 3.5 hours from Dickey Flat Road. From Te Aroha about 6 hours, or from Karangahake via Mangakino Stream route & Pack Track, about 7.5 hours. About 3.5 hours to Waitawheta hut Comments: Compact but cosy hut in sunny, sheltered clearing with lots of room for tents. Easy tramp - ideal for small children (short routes!) on first overnight tramp, or for school parties and tramping clubs. Central kitchen/common area with one bunk room on each side. Water tank (with inside sink bench/ tap) and toilet. Some great tracks to & from this hut along the Waitawheta River, or in forest. Category 3 - one hut ticket. DOC Parkmap "Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park" or topomap T13 Paeroa |
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Daphne Date: Dec 2008 Where: Ruahine Forest Park, Topomap U22 Onga Onga Description: DOC (15) Access: From Kashmir Rd, 3.5 hours up & over ridge/spur, or from end Mill Rd, 3.5 hours up Tuki Tuki river. Comments: Spacious A-frame style hut in nice location on true left bank of Tuki Tuki river. Sleeping platforms with foam mattresses, inside sink bench, wood burner. Water from river. Toilet. Table with seats. Pleasant hut in good nick, with good atmosphere. A number of other huts & bivvies nearby - steep and rugged country, but beautiful nevertheless. |
Dome Shelter Date: April 1998 Where: On the summit plateau of Mt. Ruapehu Description: DOC shelter Access: Approximately 3 hours walk from Knoll Ridge or 5 hours from the Top of the Bruce carpark. Comments: Shelter only. |
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Dominie Biv Date: Nov 2006 Where: Kaweka Forest Park, map Terramap "Kaweka & Kaimanawa" Description: DOC (2) Access: 1 - 1.5 hours to/from Makahu Saddle. Steep 550m climb from Carpark. Comments: Tiny dogbox, with water, two bunks and mattresses (for tiny people!), but worth a visit for a breather or lunch stop on the way to or from another destination. Amazing views, particularly from the toilet, but note it and the biv are secured to the ground by wire stays, for good reason. |
Dun Mountain Where: Near the summit of Dun Mountain, Nelson Description: Shelter (2 bunks) Access: About 6 hours from the outskirts of Nelson city, 1.5 hours to Rocks Hut. Comments: Really a shelter or bivouac but has water tank, stove and long drop. |
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Dundas Date: April 2009 Where: Tararua Forest Park. Below the ridge just north of Logan. Description: DOC (6) Comments: Basic hut tucked away on the hillside. About 30 minutes to the top of the ridge from the hut |
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