Hut · Manawatu/Whanganui, New Zealand
John Coull Hut
Whanganui National Park
John Coull Hut has 24 bunks on the Whanganui Journey, reached by river. There is no cellphone coverage on the river, and tap water is untreated, so boil or filter it. Backcountry Hut Passes can be used from 1 May to 30 September.
John Coull Hut is a hut in Whanganui National Park, Manawatu/Whanganui, New Zealand, with 24 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking John Coull Hut works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 24 bunks.
At a glance
- Type
- Hut · DOC category: Great Walk Hut
- Sleeps
- 24 bunks
- Season
- “Backcountry Hut Passes can be used for this hut from 1 May to 30 September.”
- Site types
- 24 huts
- Fees (NZD)
1 October – 30 April
- Adult NZ (18+ years): $35 per person, per night
1 May – 30 September
- Adult NZ (18+ years): $25 per person, per night
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Tap water not treated; boil or filter
- Getting there
- Reached on the Whanganui Journey by river
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -39.23340, 174.91347
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for John Coull Hut yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- John Coull CampsiteWhanganui National Park0.1 km (0.1 mi)
- Mangawaiiti CampsiteWhanganui National Park5.7 km (3.5 mi)
- Mangapurua CampsiteWhanganui National Park7.1 km (4.4 mi)
- Ohauora CampsiteWhanganui National Park7.9 km (4.9 mi)
- Tīeke Marae/kāinga CampsiteWhanganui National Park13.4 km (8.3 mi)
- Tīeke Marae/kāingaWhanganui National Park13.4 km (8.3 mi)
John Coull Hut: questions
Do I need to book John Coull Hut ahead?
Yes. John Coull Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many people does John Coull Hut sleep?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 24 bunks at John Coull Hut.
How much does John Coull Hut cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult NZ (18+ years) $35 NZD per person, per night (1 October – 30 April); Adult NZ (18+ years) $25 NZD per person, per night (1 May – 30 September).
When is John Coull Hut open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Backcountry Hut Passes can be used for this hut from 1 May to 30 September."
What is the emergency number at Whanganui National Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Permits and tracks nearby
Booking guides
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.