Lakehead Hut | Nelson Lakes National Park

Lakehead Hut is the closest hut to St Arnaud, with a great walk around Lake Rotoiti through the red beech forest.

The proximity to the road means plenty of use, and overuse during the busy times, by those on the Travers-Sabine circuit, TA, and those venturing not-so-far overnighters.

Lakehead Hut would be somewhat claustrophobic if near capacity. There’s not so much space per bunk as some of the more recent huts in the park. Quite limited seating and bench space. Almost ready for refurbishment.

Despite the name, there’s no immediate view of Lake Rotoiti. Instead, you can take in a fine view up the Travers River valley.

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category . . . serviced hut

hut fee . . . Adult (18+ years): $25 per night, Child/youth (5-17 years): $12.50 per night

Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Ticket (red) for each night’s stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. 

Backcountry Hut Passes can only be used in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used from 1 October to 30 April.

Camping fee . . . Adult (18+ years): $10 per night Youth (5-17 years): $5 per night

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night’s stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. 

Campers may use hut water supply and toilets. 

elevation . . . 630 m

bunks . . . 28

built . . . 1978

heating . . . small, ie, inadequate, oven firebox. Wood supplied

water . . . inside tap above sink with water from outside rainwater tank

toilet . . . 2 x longdrop

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