Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai
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Located in Paparoa National Park in the West Coast region
Introduction
This is a 20-bunk Great Walk hut on the Paparoa Track.Perched high above the ancient native bush, Pororari Hut boasts stunning 360 degree views including the Lone Hand and out to the Tasman sea.
A hut ranger is based at the hut in the summer. As well as checking bookings, they are able to provide information about the track and weather.
If you are lucky enough to see kea, please don’t feed them.
Facilities and services
All huts on the Paparoa Track have:
- heating
- long drop toilets supplied with toilet paper, and
- cold running water.
The huts have:
- gas cooking facilities,
- sinks with cold running water inside the hut, and
- mattresses on the bunks.
You'll need to bring your own cooking equipment and sleeping bag as these are not supplied. For example, billy, bowl, utensils.
There are no showers in any of the huts.
Fees
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
Current fees until 30 June 2025
Date range | Adult NZ | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 October – 30 April | $58 | $88 | $29 | $44 | Free |
1 May – 30 September | $48 | $48 | $24 | $24 | Free |
New fees from 1 July 2025
Date range | Adult NZ | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 October – 30 April | $61 | $92 | $31 | $46 | Free |
1 May – 30 September | $50 | $50 | $25 | $25 | 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
- Moonlight Tops Hut: 5–7 hr walk, 4–5 hr ride (19.1 km)
- Pororari River car park: 4–5 hr walk (16 km)
- Waikori Road car park: 2 hr 30 min – 3 hr 30 min ride (17.1 km)
Tracks to this hut
- Located in Paparoa National ParkThe Paparoa Track crosses the Paparoa Range. It takes you through alpine tops, limestone karst landscapes, thriving rainforests and provides breath-taking views.
Paparoa Track
Duration: 3 days one wayDifficulty: Intermediate2 alerts - Located in Paparoa National ParkWalk to Pororari Hut for 360 degree views and experience a shorter (overnight) version of the Paparoa Track Great Walk.
Paparoa Track: Pororari Hut Track
Duration: 4-5 hr one wayDifficulty: Intermediate2 alerts
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1469897, N5330060