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Skips Hut (Whangatawhia) Backcountry Hut
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About
The first ever hut built in the Whirinaki has beautiful views of podocarp and beech forests.
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Bunks
9
Bookable
No
Location
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, East Coast
Facilities
Heating
Mattresses
Toilets - non-flush
Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Water supply
Last updated
16 Apr 2026
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