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    Lake McRae Hut

    Camp · Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park, New Zealand

    Budget
    PlnrScore 31
    Best time
    Jan, Apr, Oct
    Suggested stay
    2-3 nights
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    Lake McRae Hut is a camp near Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park.

    Why stay at Lake McRae Hut

    • Intimate: only 1 rooms
    • Welcomes children

    Rooms & inclusions

    Rooms

    1 (up to 6 guests)

    Children

    Welcome

    Local community

    Maori

    Activities
    Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Library

    Best time to stay at Lake McRae Hut

    Best months:
    January
    April
    October
    Jan
    Good13°C80mm
    Feb
    Fair12°C188mm
    Mar
    Good10°C108mm
    Apr
    Good8°C51mm
    May
    Fair5°C112mm
    Jun
    Fair2°C126mm
    Jul
    Fair1°C168mm
    Aug
    Fair1°C118mm
    Sep
    Good3°C98mm
    Oct
    Good6°C93mm
    Nov
    Good9°C128mm
    Dec
    Fair11°C153mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Kaikoura Airport (KBZ)

    24 km from the park

    International airport

    Wellington International Airport (WLG)

    141 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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