– Lat/Long: 45.29° S 170.68° E
Staircase Hut – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information
Staircase Hut Guide
- Place: Moeraki area
- Facilities: Staircase Hut is located at about 515 m in the Waianakarua Scenic Reserve near Moeraki, Otago. Built and maintained by the NZ Deerstalkers’ Association (Palmerston Branch), this six‑bunk backcountry shelter blends rustic warmth—thanks to its fire and mattresses—with basic comforts like non‑flush toilets and untreated tap water. Access follows a steep gorge track through kanuka and tussock, offering a rugged yet rewarding escape.
- Bookable: Yes
- Sleeps: -
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10 other mountain peaks closest to Staircase Hut:
| 1. | Mitchells Hut (1065 m) | 18.3 km |
| 2. | Half Moon Hut (1102 m) | 22.0 km |
| 3. | Mount Dasher (1304 m) | 22.2 km |
| 4. | Philip J Cox Memorial Hut (399 m) | 48.7 km |
| 5. | Summit Rock (1450 m) | 49.8 km |
| 6. | Big Hut (1329 m) | 49.9 km |
| 7. | Jubilee Hut (425 m) | 50.9 km |
| 8. | Buster Hut (1200 m) | 52.7 km |
| 9. | Mount Domett (1942 m) | 53.4 km |
| 10. | Brown Hut (1160 m) | 55.6 km |