Top Waitaha Hut

Top Waitaha Hut is a DOC backcountry hut in the Waitaha River area (West Coast). It’s a basic six-bunk hut in the Hokitika area, and it’s free to use with no bookings—plan on first come, first served for the bunks.

The hut is on a DOC route that is no longer maintained; it receives only sporadic maintenance from Permolat, with route information provided on their website. Inside, there are mattresses, and the hut has toilets with pit-latrine disposal; there is no fireplace provided.

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