Rapid Creek Hut
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Paul Davidson
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Rapid Creek Hut
Located in Kokatahi River - Whitcombe River area in the West Coast region
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Introduction
This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Hokitika area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
4 bunk beds
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.
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Tracks to this hut
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![Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track]()
Toaroha, Hokitika, Lower Whitcombe Track
Located in Kokatahi River - Whitcombe River areaThis route traverses rugged river valleys and crosses two alpine saddles. The alpine sections demand experience and good route finding skills in other than fine weather conditions.Duration 4 - 5 daysDifficulty Advanced, Expert -
![Whitcombe Pass Track]()
Whitcombe Pass Track
Located in Kokatahi River - Whitcombe River areaThe Whitcombe Pass Track takes you through the very rugged bush clad valleys of the lower Hokitika and Whitcombe Rivers to the Main Divide. This guide describes the route from the Hokitika road end to Whitcombe Pass only.Duration 3-4 days to whitcombe passDifficulty Advanced -
![Toaroha/Zit Saddle/Kokatahi/Lathrop Saddle/Styx River Route]()
Toaroha/Zit Saddle/Kokatahi/Lathrop Saddle/Styx River Route
Located in Kokatahi River - Whitcombe River areaThis route traverses alpine ridges and crosses two alpine saddles. It demands experience and good route finding skills in other than fine weather conditions.Duration 3-4 daysDifficulty Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BV18
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1437922, N5235997
Contacts
| Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 731 1895 |
| paparoavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |