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.
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