Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
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Located in Kahurangi National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Introduction
This is a 28-bunk hut located on the Heaphy Track in the Golden Bay area.Image gallery
Situated in the fold of Perry Saddle with high hills either side, the hut has an alpine feel. There are spectacular views out to the distant tooth-shaped peaks known as Dragons Teeth and Mt Olympus, and glimpses of the red tussock grasslands that the track crosses.
Take a dip in the deep but cold pool in Gorge Creek near the hut. Listen for great spotted kiwi at night.
Facilities
All huts on the Heaphy Track have heating, long drop toilets supplied with toilet paper, and cold running water. Perry Saddle Hut also has gas cooking but you'll need to bring your own cooking utensils. It also has lighting.
All huts have communal sleeping arrangements and in Perry Saddle Hut there are separate bunks. Mattresses are provided but you'll need to bring your own sleeping bag.
There are no showers in any of huts.
Hut wardens move between huts in the summer. As well as checking hut bookings, they are able to provide information about the track and weather.
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 | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 October – 30 April | $44 | $66 | $22 | $33 | 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
Tracks to this hut
- Located in Kahurangi National Park and Karamea areaTravel through expansive tussock downs, lush forests and nīkau palms to the roaring seas of the West Coast. Mountain bikes are allowed between 1 May and 30 November.
Heaphy Track
Duration: 4-6 daysDifficulty: Intermediate1 alerts
Location
Perry Saddle Hut is on the Heaphy Track.
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1549636,N5471983