Bobs Hut | Nelson Lakes National Park
One of the first NZ Forest Service SF7 0 huts built, but it is 400 mm longer than those later built in large numbers.
Not quite sure why they felt an additional two bunks were appropriate here because it’s never been in a high-use area, and East Matakitaki Hut isn’t far away.
Handy when popping over Three Tarns Pass from the Lewis Pass.
There is a photo of the mysterious Bob on the wall, actually a little shrine, and his “grave” outside . . .
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 … 830 m
bunks … 8 mattresses
built … 1958 as a six-bunker, extended to 8 bunks and refurbished 1987. Backcountry Trust renovation in 2022 with new roof
heating … open fireplace
water … bucket and 80 m walk to Mt Maling Stream
toilet … longdrop
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