Lower Princhester Hut

OPEN

Lower Princhester Hut is a DOC buildings, located in Otago / Southland / Fiordland, South Island. Part of New Zealand's Department of Conservation backcountry hut network. Always check current conditions and book through DOC before travelling.

🏔️ Buildings📍 Otago / Southland / Fiordland🗺️ South Island

Location

⛺ Campsite🏔️ Hut

Coordinates: -45.59331, 167.95159

Hut details

Status: OPEN
Category: Buildings
Type: Standard Hut
Region: Otago / Southland / Fiordland
Island: South Island
Coordinates: -45.5933, 167.9516

Check booking & current status

Always verify conditions, bookings and permits directly with DOC before travelling.

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Nearby walking tracks

BOG PINE SHORT WALK

Tracks0.2 km

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APARIMA HUT/PRINCHESTER SADDLE ROUTE

Tracks11.2 km

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PRINCHESTER SADDLE ROUTE

Tracks4.8 km

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UPPER APARIMA/SPENCE BURN ROUTE

Tracks10.1 km

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L/WAIRAKI HUT - U/WAIRAKI HUT ROUTE

Tracks5.4 km

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APARIMA HUT TO PRINCHESTER SADDLE TRACK

Tracks11.5 km

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Upper Princhester Hut

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Becketts Hut

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Aparima Forks Hut

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Whare Creek Hut

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DOC data as of: May 2026

Safety notice: This page is for planning and discovery only. Always check official DOC information, weather, track conditions, bookings, permits and local safety guidance before travelling. Do not rely solely on this website or GPS for navigation.

Data source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC). Not an official DOC website. Always verify information at doc.govt.nz.