Woolshed Creek Hut | Hakatere Conservation Park
Woolshed Creek Hut is one of the most popular huts in Canterbury due to its proximity to Christchurch and the two or so hours of hiking from the car park. It clearly needs the booking system and hut warden to regulate overcrowding.
It’s a 20-year-old replacement of an earlier hut, where you will have the experience of sleeping with a bunch of strangers. As an alternative, there are some good campsites on the other side of the stream.
There are a few scenic spots in the vicinity, such as the swing bridge, that will excite youngsters on their first hike.
category . . . serviced hut. Hut warden present for summer periods
hut & campsite fee . . . From 1 July 2026
Hut | Summer 1 October to 30 April | Friday & Saturday
Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $17.00 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $17.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $8.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Hut | Summer 1 October to 30 April | Sunday to Thursday
Adult (18+ years): $36 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $18.00 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $18.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $9.00 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Hut | Peak summer 1 December to 29 February | Friday & Saturday
Adult (18+ years): $38 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $19.00 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $19 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $9.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Hut | Peak summer 1 December to 29 February | Sunday to Thursday
Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $16.00 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $16.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $8.00 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Hut | Off-season 1 May to 30 September | Sunday to Thursday
Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.00 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $14 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $7.00 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes are valid at this hut. How to pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass.
booking . . . required book here
elevation . . . 810 m
bunks . . . 26 mattresses, on sleeping platforms
campsites . . . 10 sites
built . . . 2006
heating . . . woodburner
water . . . 2 × 3000 litre rainwater tanks
toilet . . . 2
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