Paske Hut

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

Begley Hut: 4 hr

This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BS24
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1579610, N5337733

Altitude: 1,130 m above sea level

Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams

If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.

Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.

How to cross rivers safely

NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows

Get permission to access public conservation land via Rainbow Station

To access any public conservation land via the Rainbow Station, contact the farm manager on +64 021 111 6412.

This hut isn't in a hunting area

The Paske, Rainbow, Wairau, Coldwater and Judges Valley floors are managed by Rainbow Honey and are not designated hunting areas. Hunters using this hut need to ensure they know the area boundaries for the nearby permit areas.