James MacKay Hut | Heaphy Track, Kahurangi National Park
James MacKay Hut is the typical you-beaut 5-star luxury accommodation that DOC is insisting on building for the Great Walks these days. Big picture windows, insulation, separate bedrooms, lighting, just posh accommodation.
If the weather permits, there is a huge view down to the mouth of the Heaphy River as a bonus.
category . . . Great Walk hut
hut fee . . . from 1 July 2026
New Zealand residents | Summer | 1 October to 30 April
Adult (18+ years): $44.00 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $22.00 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
International | Summer | 1 October to 30 April
Adult (18+ years): $66.00 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $33.00 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
New Zealand residents & International | Winter | 1 July to 31 August
Adult (18+ years): $30.00 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $15.00 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
New Zealand residents & International | Shoulder | 1 May to 30 June, 1-30 September
Adult (18+ years): $38.00 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $15.00 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes and hut tickets are not valid at this hut.
booking . . . required book here
bunks . . . 28 bunks in separate bunk rooms, with mattresses
built . . . 2014
cooking . . . plenty of gas rings
heating . . . woodburner, firewood supplied
water . . . tap above inside sinks
toilet . . . flush