Paske Hut | near Nelson Lakes National Park
The Paske Hut is a standard SF 70 New Zealand Forest Service Hut from 1968, in fairly original condition, with an open fireplace and a towering chimney.
Set in a long grassy flat, with summer visits by cattle who pug up the damp landscape, and leave their calling cards.
Handy for those intending to head over, or come from, the excellent, if energy-intensive Paske Saddle to the upper Clarence River Valley.
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
booking . . . not required
elevation . . . 1140 m
bunks . . . 6 mattresses
built . . . 1968
heating . . . open fire
water . . . 40 m walk to river. Bucket provided.
toilet . . . longdrop
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