Location
Nationwide
Backcountry huts across Aotearoa
When
Ongoing
Join a working bee to restore a backcountry hut on public conservation land. Tasks include painting, roof repairs, building bunks, de-leading huts for kea protection, and track clearing.
Working bees typically run over a weekend. The Trust provides materials, tools, and coordination. You'll need your own tramping gear and fitness to reach the hut.
Over 100 huts restored since 2014. These working bees are legendary — hard work, beautiful locations, and amazing camaraderie. Spaces fill fast.
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About the organisation
Backcountry TrustRestoring and maintaining backcountry huts and tracks across Aotearoa. Over 100 huts restored and 900km of track maintained through volunteer working bees since 2014.
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