Stay
The Mud Hut
If it’s adventure you want and a memorable experience, stay right up the top of the mountain.
- Sleeps 4 in bunk beds
- Basic cooking facilities with pots and basic utensils provided
- Outdoor bath and toilet
This is a truly unique place to spend the night, with the original fire place panoramic views of the Garvie mountains and Native forest below.
Originally built by the Chinese Gold Miners during the construction of the water race in the 1890’s and reconstructed in 1990, The Mud Hut is the only building of its type that may be stayed in overnight.
It’s a rustic experience with yes – another outdoor bath (we love those baths!).
From here, it’s straight onto 2,000 hectares of nature’s playground – cycling or walking part of the second longest water race in NZ, hand restored by Tom with historic markers and a map to guide you. It’s a never-to-be forgotten experience!

All accommodation bookings include access to the Roaring Lion Walking & Biking Trail, for you to explore at your leisure
Originally built by the Chinese during the construction of the water race at the end of the nineteenth century
Reconstructed in 1990
Made of sod mud bricks
Located on the Eastern side of the Roaring Lion Trail (refer to map) approximately 9km from the Ski Hut
Sleeps up to four people in bunk beds
Open fireplace with wood provided
Two burner gas element (with gas)
Basic Pans for cooking with
Utensils, Cutlery, Plates, Bowls, Cups, glasses
Outdoor bath heated by wood burner (takes an hour to heat)
Long drop toilet located near the hut
Pillows are provided (x4) please cover with your own pillowcase
You might see a mouse…eeeekkkkk!
Sleeps up to four people in bunk beds
Guests sleep top to tail with two people on the top bunk and two people on the bottom bunk
Candles, firelighters and matches
Sleeping bag
Pillowcase
Food for all your meals
Towel
Lots of warm clothing for all weather conditions
A torch
Toilet roll
Bags for your rubbish (pack in pack out policy)
Tea towel & dishcloth
Bag Transfers to your Hut: Drop your bags off with us and we take them to your hut for you and collect them again the following morning. Select the bag transfer option when booking.
A night for 2 people $138 (additional adults $60 per person), with a maximum of 4 people