Bluff Hut, Hokitika River

Moving Bluff Hut 100 m to a more stable site required almost complete rebuilding: extended, new double glazed windows, insulation, relined, internal configuration, new bunks and floor. New toilet with a tremendous outlook, although it’s an expedition to get there.

It is secured to a large piece of schist bedrock, and tied down with four substantial stainless steel ropes.

Right above the Mungo/Hokitika River junction with extensive views across to Toaroha Saddle.

One of the great DOC hut locations, with the hut matching in quality.

For additional information about access and the hut see the excellent Permolat Group remotehuts.co.nz website: www.remotehuts.co.nz/huts/Bluff/.

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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 . . . 935 m

bunks . . . 6 mattresses

built . . . 1961, but relocated, extended, and essentially rebuilt 2009

heating . . . woodburner, some wood around, but in a damp and fragile environment

water . . . tap on outside 450 litre rainwater tank

toilet . . . longdrop

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