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Skips Hut,
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park

Skips Hut was the first hut to be built in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park. It has sweeping views of the forest-cloaked hills on the far side of Whangatawhia Stream. The hut is popular with hunters and is a short walk from the road end. It has nine bunks in three tiers, a wood burner, and an outdoor long drop toilet.

Staying at Skips Hut costs $10, and you must purchase a standard hut ticket before you go.

To find out more about our visit to Skips Hut, click here.

Whirinaki Forest Park Skips Hut Front Outside with Deer

Skips Hut is popular with hunters and there was a deer hanging on the verandah when we passed

Whirinaki Forest Park Skips Hut Outside Behind Hut

River and forest views from Skips Hut

Whirinaki Forest Park Skips Hut Fireplace

Skips Hut has a stove for heating

Whirinaki Forest Park Skips Hut Front Porch with Deer Head

The severed deer head was a gruesome welcome to Skips Hut

Whirinaki Forest Park Skips Hut Dining Table and Bunks

Skips Hut has nine bunks in three tiers

Whirinaki Forest Park Skips Hut Kitchen Area and Bunks

Inside Skips Hut there is a small kitchen area

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