Gouland Downs Hut
Kahurangi National Park • Nelson/Tasman
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Forecast point: Perry Saddle (885m) · 4.3km away
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- About
- This is a 8-bunk hut located on the Heaphy Track in the Golden Bay area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
This is one of seven Great Walk huts on the Heaphy Track.
A historic and traditional hut with an open fire, it's full of character. It's nestled against beech forest on a limestone outcrop. Explore the numerous caves, nooks and crannies in the area.
Facilities
All huts on the Heaphy Track have heating, long drop toilets supplied with toilet paper, and cold running water.
There are no gas cooking facilities at Gouland Downs Hut, unlike some huts on the track. Bring your own cooker and cooking utensils. There is also no lighting at this hut. There are no showers in any of huts.
All huts have communal sleeping arrangements, and in Gouland Downs Hut there are separate bunks. Mattresses are provided but you'll need to bring your own sleeping bag.
There are no showers in any of the huts. Gouland Downs Hut also has no lighting.
Hut rangers move between huts in the summer. As well as checking hut bookings they are able to provide information about the track and weather.
Fees and bookings
Fees
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
| Date range | Adult NZ | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October – 30 April | $44 | $66 | $22 | $33 | Free |
| 1 May – 30 June | $38 | $38 | $19 | $19 | Free |
| 1 July – 31 August | $30 | $30 | $15 | $15 | Free |
| 1 – 30 September | $38 | $38 | $19 | $19 | Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Bookings
Getting there
Tracks to this hut
Location
Gouland Downs Hut is on the Heaphy Track.
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1545438, N5473083
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Weather
Forecast at the hut