Check road conditions
Severe weather has damaged many roads in Marlborough and Kaikoura. Before you travel to our facilities, check the latest road updates:
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.
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Bookings
Times from nearest road end and hut
- Maungatapu Road end: 4 hr
- Middy Creek Hut: 2 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3-4 days Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 8 days Difficulty: Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ27
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1636301, N5419599
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson visitor services provide information for this area |