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Hut · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand

Saxon Hut

Kahurangi National Park

Saxon Hut is a 16-bunk hut on the edge of Gouland Downs, one of seven Great Walk huts on the Heaphy Track, named after John Saxon, who surveyed the track in 1886. It has heating, cold running water and long drop toilets, and gas cooking, so bring your own utensils. Great spotted kiwi can be heard at night.

Saxon Hut is a hut in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 16 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

Book with DOCDOC page for Saxon Hut
Saxon Hut and its boardwalk on the Heaphy Track

How booking Saxon Hut works

Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 16 bunks.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type
Hut · DOC category: Great Walk Hut
Sleeps
16 bunks
Site types
Huts
Fees (NZD)

1 Oct–30 Apr

  • Adult NZ (18+): $44 per person per night
  • Adult INT (18+): $66 per person per night
  • Child NZ (5–17): $22 per person per night
  • Child INT (0–17): $33 per person per night
  • Infant NZ (0–4): free

1 May–30 Jun

  • Adult NZ and INT (18+): $38 per person per night
  • Child NZ and INT (5–17): $19 per person per night

1 Jul–31 Aug

  • Adult NZ and INT (18+): $30 per person per night
  • Child NZ and INT (5–17): $15 per person per night

1–30 Sep

  • Adult NZ and INT (18+): $38 per person per night
  • Child NZ and INT (5–17): $19 per person per night

As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.

Facilities
Long drop toilets with toilet paper, Heating, Cold running water, Gas cooking, bring own utensils
Booked through
DOC bookings
Location
-40.88623, 172.30821

In an emergency, call 111.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Saxon Hut yet. Book it with DOC.

Nearby places to stay

Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.

Saxon Hut: questions

Do I need to book Saxon Hut ahead?

Yes. Saxon Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).

How many people does Saxon Hut sleep?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 16 bunks at Saxon Hut.

How much does Saxon Hut cost?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult NZ (18+) $44 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult INT (18+) $66 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child NZ (5–17) $22 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child INT (0–17) $33 NZD per person per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Infant NZ (0–4) free (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult NZ and INT (18+) $38 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Jun); Child NZ and INT (5–17) $19 NZD per person per night (1 May–30 Jun); Adult NZ and INT (18+) $30 NZD per person per night (1 Jul–31 Aug); Child NZ and INT (5–17) $15 NZD per person per night (1 Jul–31 Aug); Adult NZ and INT (18+) $38 NZD per person per night (1–30 Sep); Child NZ and INT (5–17) $19 NZD per person per night (1–30 Sep).

What is the emergency number at Kahurangi 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.