Palmer Hut | Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia/Clarence Conservation Park
Sited on a rocky bluff overlooking the Clarence River, with views both up and downstream.
It’s a big double-glazed hut to accommodate the rafters, about six hours paddle downstream after launching from the Acheron landing. And occasional hunting parties who either attempt to exterminate the considerable goat presence or complain about the lack thereof.
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 . . . 575 m
bunks . . . 12 mattresses, on two big sleeping platforms
built . . . 2006
heating . . . large wood burner, but not much timber around
water . . . 3000 litre rainwater tank with outside tap
toilet . . . longdrop
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