Thomas River Hut
Located in Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers area in the West Coast region
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Introduction
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the South Westland area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
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 passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BY12
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1294389, N5132955
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.
Contacts
| Awarua/Haast Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 750 0809 |
| haastvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Haast Junction Corner SH6 and Jackson Bay Road Haast 7886 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |