McIntyre Hut | Whakaari Conservation Area
A surprisingly large hut halfway up the side of a hill that takes some getting to. You need to cross Buckler Burn, which gets your feet wet. Suggestion: don’t visit when heavy rain is predicted.
Is it a feature to have a gravel floor?
On the other hand, the water tank is surprisingly small and can run out of water for long periods over summer, and it’s a long way down to the creek. No heating due to a lack of firewood.
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 . . . 970 m
bunks . . . 5 mattresses on bunks
built . . . 1960s, renovated 2008
heating . . . none
water . . . 500-litre rainwater tank. Can be empty in summer
toilet . . . longdrop
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