Brodrick Hut | Ruataniwha Conservation Park
The view of the Upper Huxley valley basin from the helicopter landing pad is extraordinary.
No real track for some of the way from the Main Huxley Forks Hut. If the river is low, it’s best to cross the river as required. Follow the track from the 3rd to last creek before the hut to avoid a small gorge, and definitely find the track from the last creek as the hut is some distance above the river.
The hut is in reasonable condition, although it is small for six bunks.
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 . . . 1000 m
bunks . . . 6 mattresses in bunks
built . . . 1966
heating . . . wood burner
water . . . 300 litre rainwater tank with outside tap
toilet . . . longdrop
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