• The hut is an early 1980s Lockwood-style. Those mountain cabbage trees look tropical. | Awapoto Hut, The Inland Track, Abel Tasman National Park
  • There's space for twelve mattresses but they don't get used much. | Awapoto Hut, The Inland Track, Abel Tasman National Park
  • The bullet-proof firebox takes a bit to get going but cranks out the heat. | Awapoto Hut, The Inland Track, Abel Tasman National Park
  • Luxury, what more can you say, and it's only $5 a night. | Awapoto Hut, The Inland Track, Abel Tasman National Park

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Awapoto Hut | Inland Track, Abel Tasman National Park

The Lockwood nature dates this hut to the early 80s, and it seems, currently, that DOC have not returned; she looks somewhat tired.

On the plus side, it’s comfy enough, has the usual amenities, including bulk firewood from the nearby windfalls, but the view is mostly hinted at through the trees rather than a full-on reveal.

Best feature: maybe the straggly collection of mountain cabbage trees immediately outside; gotta adore them.

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category . . . standard hut

hut fee . . . from 1 July 2026

Adult (18+ years): $15.00 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, red for youth) for each night of your stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. A Backcountry Hut Pass is also valid year-round.

booking . . . not required all year for either hut or camping

campsite fee . . . free to camp

elevation . . . 660 m

bunks . . . 12 mattresses, on two sleeping platforms

built . . . 1981

heating . . . woodburner

water . . . tap above exterior sink, from rainwater tank

toilet . . . longdrop