The Hut Hike is situated up the Inland Road Kaikoura on a working hill country farm. The walk to the hut takes you out through farmland with a slow climb up into manuka & tussock country; the views of the seaward Kaikoura ranges and the rugged Tuku Tuku Iwi are simply stunning. On your travels, you may come across Romney ewes who graze the backcountry or Angus cows who share the hills with wild red & fallow deer. From the top saddle, you drop down to the hut, which is nestled amongst the manuka, where you can hang up your hat, put up your feet and enjoy this quiet, restful space where the only noise is the birds.

The Hut can accommodate up to 10 people comfortably, but we only take your booking so you have the hut to yourselves. We take your gear out for you, and any non-walking members of your party can be transported with the gear if necessary.

It is a 5 km walk from the carpark to the hut, predominantly on a grass 4WD track with a 200m elevation climb. For those looking for a slightly longer walk, you can add another 3 km, which includes a native creek section (you will get wet feet!).

A moderate level of fitness is required.