SAFETY
When you are dropped off at the beginning of the track on the first day the track ranger will give you a history of the farm, conservation projects and the surrounding area.
Island Hills Station is a working sheep, cattle and honey farm with it’s own protected conservation reserve.

Fully Equipped Huts

No WiFi or coverage

BBQ's at Each Hut

Outdoor Hot-tub

ECO TOILETS

HOT Shower's
Any person with a reasonable level of fitness can walk the Hurunui High Country Track. This experience is not recommended for young children.
Throughout the season there will be some cold, rainy and some extremely hot conditions so please ensure you and your group are prepared for all weather, as conditions may be very changeable
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We provide a pack/gear carrying service so you will only need to carry a day pack.
There are UHF radios in the isolated huts, follow the instructions to connect directly to the track ranger.
If a person in the group becomes ill or injured to the point where they can no longer walk, please administer first aid and make sure the casualty is warm and comfortable, take note of the location of the patient on the track using the provided map zones, note the type of injury/illness and any medical history, leave at least one caregiver with the casualty and go to the closest hut to radio the information through to the track ranger.
The track ranger will take over the response from here.
There are honey bee hives present on the farm for most of the walking track season, if any walkers have bee sting allergies please carry appropriate medication to treat.












Bush Hut

Bush Hut is the third night accommodation a wonderful forest setting and a real step back in time. Situated in the middle of one of the biggest QEII conservation covenants in the country.
Valley Camp

The Valley Camp Hut was built for pest control and mustering and now gives you the chance to spend your second evening in the heart of the high country.