Packhorse Hut
123 Reviews
About the Business
Packhorse Hut: Banks Peninsula area, Canterbury region | This is a bookable serviced nine-bunk hut in the Christchurch and Banks Peninsula area. Easy access from the Kaituna Valley means this hut is suitable for small children and family groups.
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Te Ara Pātaka/Summit Walkway, Banks Peninsula, Ataahua 7672
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Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Toilets
- Good for kids
- Family friendly
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Small plates
- Wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Bar on site
- High chairs
- Casual
- Cosy
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Cocktails
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Catering
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Transgender safe space
- All you can eat
Recommended Reviews
Jack Morgan
25.09.2023
Packhorse Hut
Incredible quality stone hut cabin with amazing views, for only a 90 to 120 minute walk! Definitely worth it. Be aware you need to book this hut online, but very cheap considering what you get.
el herriot
18.09.2023
Packhorse Hut
We went up kaituna valley to packhorse hut.Although the weather was bad with rain the whole walk getting up to the hut was such a reward. We got the fire on as soon as we got there and it kept us warm and dry over night.Facilities were great and there’s space for campers too.Highly recommend for a day trip, or overnight
W R Edwards
10.09.2023
Packhorse Hut
This is one of the most popular scenic walks in Canterbury. This is a new first for me and on my hike, goats were evident and love many weeds. Generals and farmers always fight the last war with outdated tactics and strategies. The goats are not a pest and a credit to the innovation of the farmer.They will clear a pasture of wild blackberry vines before touching the clover. When pastured together, goats and sheep complement each other. The goats will browse the woodier material while the sheep graze the tender grass.The Packhorse Hut walk is a great 4-5 hour return walk for families with kids with sweeping views of Banks Peninsula and Lyttelton Harbour. As you climb up you will be able to see out to the snow cap mountains of southern alps, and Lake Ellesmere. Your climbing efforts will be rewarded with a nice rest at the historic Packhorse Hut, at the Sign of the Packhorse. This used to be a place to stop when people travelled from Akaroa over to Lyttelton and Christchurch.
Terry Grant
29.08.2023
Packhorse Hut
Good little walk up to hut.Was a hot day so a long slow drag to the top.Hut was great, due to prior bookings we took a tent to camp but none else arrived to use the hut.
Maddi White
11.08.2023
Packhorse Hut
Fantastic place! Quintessential kiwi hutt, with a beautiful view of the harbour and plenty of nice walks around. Great facilities, fire kept us toasty and warm and made sure we didnt regret our decision to head up here in the cold season!
Shane Nolan
23.07.2023
Packhorse Hut
What a great spot so close to Christchurch. It's a moderate walk either way you go and a great hut with everything you need.
Andrea Tripodi
21.07.2023
Packhorse Hut
Unlike most New Zealand Huts, this one looks like an actual hut. The track to get here is easy and the location for the hut is very pleasant. The hut itself is quite small and, to be honest, I do not know if I'd sleep here... 10 beds, squeezed in one room, the odds are high you always get someone snoring badly. There is no kitchen, though, and the sink is outside. Also, the wind whistles through the fireplace and it is quite noisy. Anyway, it is a very beautiful half-day walk.Highly recommended
Ada Lam
20.07.2023
Packhorse Hut
Beautiful landscape there, we walked from Kaituna Valley Packhorse Hut Track Car Park, took us about 2 to 3 hours including return. The track is quite steep, but not too long, I will come back for sure!
Alister Grey
19.07.2023
Packhorse Hut
What's not to like. Stunning views and just the right amount of walking for our family (youngest is 9) on a hot day. Kiwi Guardians has a post up there, and kids were happy exploring around the hut. We camped, understand can get windy there, but norwest not too bad when we stayed.
Megan Van Opzeeland
16.07.2023
Packhorse Hut
A lovely walk up to the hut from Kaituna Valley (1 hour ish). Great views from the top, more track options from there. Will be returning to do more. Basic hut, but all you need. Have to book.
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Te Ara Pātaka/Summit Walkway, Banks Peninsula, Ataahua 7672
Packhorse Hut