Child Friendly Rating: 5 stars

Distance: 2km

Signposted time: 45 minutes

Bookings Required? No

Suitable for Winter? Yes - Caution Required. This hut is higher above sea level than it feels, so can get snow regularly in winter. It doesn't cross avalanche paths, but just be wary of ice on the track.

4wd Required? No

Camping Available? Not too much around the hut. There is a campsite near the river another 30mins along however. This would be a lovely pleasant spot in summer.

The track:

The walk is very easy through lovely bush, with a beautiful bridge. The track is well graded, and it's easy enough that most toddlers should be able to walk at least decent chunks of the way. If your toddler is unable to walk it, at least it's not far or a hard walk to carry them. The track is almost 4WD distance most of the way which makes it very easy to hold kids hands, and no shrubbery to bush-bash through. There is a bit of up and down to walk, but again it is a gentle track and the inclines and declines are very gradual.

The hut:

The hut itself is a standard hut - not too fancy, but not old and dated either. One large room, so no space to get babies off to sleep separately if that's what you need. There is however a seperate room for deerstalker association users, however this isn't open to the public.

Recommendations: This is the perfect first-time overnight hike. The track is short, not difficult, but not boring. There's a river to explore further along the track. It's a fun location for all ages. And visiting in winter is possible, making it a great way to get out of the house in cooler weather.