Flanagans Hut
Standard hutKahurangi National Park, TasmanOpen
Current advisories
Predator control in Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park
30 June 2026
A predator control operation using toxic bait containing 1080 was completed on 1 July 2026. The Cobb area of Kahurangi National Park is open. See the pesticide summary map for the operation area. There may be toxic carcasses and bait (green coloured pellets) in the area. It's not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed when the area is safe again. This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 15 May 2026. Last reviewed on 1 July 2026.
Windfalls and slips on Baton Valley Track and Ellis Basin Route
15 June 2026
There are multiple windfalls and slips on the Baton Valley track to Flanagans Hut and the Ellis Basin Route to Ellis Hut. Allow 2-3 hours longer than signposted times. First published on 12 January 2026. Last reviewed on 16 June 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sleeps
- 8 bunks
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Cost
- from $15
- Heating
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Not drinkable
- Toilet
- Non-flush
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nz- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BQ23
- Grid reference
- E1565727, N5431000
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.27165° S, 172.59120° E
About this place
This is a standard 8-bunk hut in the Motueka area.
Fees and bookings
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period. Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
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Basic/bivvies • 5 bunks • West Coast • 7.5 km
Splugeons Rock Shelter is a basic five-bunk hut located in the Motueka area of the Nelson/Tasman region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Karamea Bend Hut
Standard • 22 bunks • West Coast • 8 km
Karamea Bend Hut is a standard 22-bunk hut located in the Motueka area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Ellis Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Tasman • 8.8 km
Ellis Hut is a standard 6-bunk hut located in the Motueka area of the Tasman region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Crow Hut
Standard • 12 bunks • West Coast • 10.5 km
Crow Hut is a standard 12-bunk hut located in the Motueka area.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Salisbury Lodge
Serviced • 22 bunks • Tasman • 10.7 km
Salisbury Lodge is a serviced 22-bunk hut located in the Motueka area of the Tasman region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Leslie-Karamea Track
Advanced • 6 to 9 days one way • 91 km • 6.07 km away
Ellis Basin Route
Expert • 2 days • 22 km • 9.58 km away
Salisbury Track
Easy • 4 hr one way • 14 km • 11.73 km away
Mount Arthur Summit Route
Expert • 3 hr 30 min - 4 hr 30 min one way • 9.2 km one way • 12.15 km away
Lake Peel Track
Advanced • 5 hr 30 min one way • 12 km • 12.82 km away
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).