Top Dingle Burn Hut | Hāwea Conservation Park
Access requires a 500 m climb and descent from Ahuriri Base Hut, but it’s worth the effort. The view from the ridgetop of the head of the Dingle Burn Valley is particularly scenic.
The hut is in a well-maintained condition and isn’t overly frequented. One of the nicest settings in the area.
Has been repainted, with stainless steel benching, new plywood flooring, new front porch, and new woodshed built.
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 . . . 875 m
bunks . . . 6 mattresses on bunks
built . . . 1962
heating . . . open fire
water . . . 20 m to creek
toilet . . . longdrop
facilities . . . picnic tables, fireplaces
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