Hut · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Sylvester Hut
Kahurangi National Park
Sylvester Hut is a serviced 12-bunk hut in the Golden Bay area. Backcountry Hut Passes can be used here. No spaces are held for walk-ins, and same-day online bookings close at 8 pm.
Sylvester Hut is a hut in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 12 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Sylvester Hut works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 12 bunks.
At a glance
- Type
- Hut · DOC category: Serviced Hut
- Sleeps
- 12 bunks
- Site types
- Huts
- Fees (NZD)
1 May–30 Sep
- Adult (18+): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5–17): $12.50 per night
1 Oct–30 Apr
- Adult (18+), weekdays: $28 per night
- Child/youth (5–17), weekdays: $14 per night
- Adult (18+), weekends: $32 per night
- Child/youth (5–17), weekends: $16 per night
1 Dec–29 Feb
- Adult (18+), weekdays: $29 per night
- Child/youth (5–17), weekdays: $14.50 per night
- Adult (18+), weekends: $34 per night
- Child/youth (5–17), weekends: $17 per night
all seasons
- Infant (0–4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.10621, 172.64431
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Sylvester Hut yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Balloon HutKahurangi National Park7.2 km (4.5 mi)
- Salisbury LodgeKahurangi National Park8.9 km (5.5 mi)
- Mt Arthur HutKahurangi National Park11.8 km (7.3 mi)
- Fenella HutCobb Valley11.8 km (7.3 mi)
- Canaan Downs CampsiteCanaan Downs Scenic Reserve27.6 km (17.1 mi)
- Aorere Shelter CampsiteKahurangi National Park29.1 km (18.1 mi)
Sylvester Hut: questions
Do I need to book Sylvester Hut ahead?
Yes. Sylvester Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many people does Sylvester Hut sleep?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 12 bunks at Sylvester Hut.
How much does Sylvester Hut cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $25 NZD per night (1 May–30 Sep); Child/youth (5–17) $12.50 NZD per night (1 May–30 Sep); Adult (18+), weekdays $28 NZD per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child/youth (5–17), weekdays $14 NZD per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult (18+), weekends $32 NZD per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Child/youth (5–17), weekends $16 NZD per night (1 Oct–30 Apr); Adult (18+), weekdays $29 NZD per night (1 Dec–29 Feb); Child/youth (5–17), weekdays $14.50 NZD per night (1 Dec–29 Feb); Adult (18+), weekends $34 NZD per night (1 Dec–29 Feb); Child/youth (5–17), weekends $17 NZD per night (1 Dec–29 Feb); Infant (0–4) free (all seasons).
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
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.