Kirwans Hut
Located in Victoria Forest Park in the West Coast region
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Introduction
This is a serviced 12-bunk hut in the Greymouth area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
This hut has recently been upgraded with double glazed windows. Coal is flown in for the fire making this hut warmer than many New Zealand houses!
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut.
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Bookings
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
Tracks to this hut
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Kirwans Track and Waitahu Valley
Located in Victoria Forest ParkThe walk up to Kirwans Hut is one of New Zealand's classic overnight tramps. A three day loop can also be made by going down the Waitahu Valley. There are incredible historic relics to be seen in this area.2 alertsDuration 2-3 daysDifficulty Advanced, Expert -
Reefton mountain bike tracks
Located in Victoria Forest ParkThe beech forest and historic goldfields surrounding Reefton offer an excellent range of mountain biking opportunities. Most tracks can be accessed by bike or a short 10-15 minute drive from Reefton.3 alertsDurationDifficulty
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BS22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1518134, N5338304
Contacts
Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre | |
Phone: | +64 3 731 1895 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
Postal Address: |
4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
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Reefton Visitor Information Centre | |
Phone: | +64 3 732 8391 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | rvcinfo@xtra.co.nz |
Address: |
67–69 Broadway Reefton |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 100 Reefton 7851 |
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