John Reid Hut
Kahurangi National Park • Nelson/Tasman
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Forecast point: Mount Owen (1875m) · 16.6km away
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- About
- This is a standard 6-bunk hut with impressive views across the Wangapeka Valley to Mt Owen.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- Water supply
About this hut
John Reid Hut sits at 1240 m elevation on the eastern side of the Arthur Range. Access is easiest via Chummies Track from the Wangapeka and can be visited as part of multi-day trips to Kiwi Saddle.
The hut is named after John Reid, a local helicopter pilot who frequently flew in the backcountry and transported material for the original hut, built in 1963.
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Getting there
It is possible to combine with Chummies Track and Kiwi Track with John Reid Hut to do a 3-day loop track.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1562227, N5416506
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Weather
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