Could not recommend John’s Hut more highly. We had the most amazing peaceful four nights here and are already planning when we can come back. It was such a treat to have no reception or internet and just chill. Brian and Sue were super helpful and communicative too.
The hut has everything you need including lots of spare blankets and swannies in case you get cold, but we were very cosy in the warm, comfy bed. We slept with the door open and covered with the fly screen every night, and heard the ruru across the valley as we slept, and were woken by the korimako and tui singing in the morning.
For anyone worried about access, our little Corolla managed the stream crossing and the gravel road just fine!