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Penn Creek Hut.
Penn Creek Hut

Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region

This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Kapiti region.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.

About hut tickets and passesRetailers that sell hut tickets and passes

The hut is best accessed via Otaki Forks, following the track to Field Hut and Table Top.

Approximate times from nearest huts

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BP33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates:  E1792583, N5469684

Stay safe when crossing rivers

If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.

Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.

How to cross rivers safely