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Places to stay

St James Walkway

Magdalen Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Magdalen Hut is the 3rd incarnation on this paddock. Built in 2008, it's sparky and shiny, with 6 bunks.

Cannibal Gorge Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

The first hut on the western end of the St James Walkway.

Boyle Flats Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

Perched high above the river on a grassy bench, Boyle Flats Hut is accessed via a swingbridge over the Boyle.

Ada Pass Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

Ada Pass Hut (sleeps 14 on platform beds, matresses, stove, tank & river water) is a large, comfortable two-room hut on the St James Walkway just west of the Ada Pass. The hut is located just insi...

Anne Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.

The new Anne Hut replaces the hut that burned down in July 2010, and opened 18 February 2012. This hut is situated 700m northeast of the old hut.

Rokeby Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 3.

Hidden on a high bench above the Boyle River. Three canvas bunks, 2 cute seats and a woodstove make for a cosy night and quaint atmosphere. However, the ubiquitous sandflies are still in paradise.

Ada Cullers Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.

Christopher (Ada) Cullers Hut.

Christopher Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 14.

Christopher hut.

Hut categories

Great Walks Hut: Well appointed DOC hut on one of the nine Great Walks. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Facilities typically include toilets, heating, water, and bunks with mattresses. Some huts will have lighting, gas cooking, and a DOC ranger.
Serviced Hut: Larger, high standard hut. Many serviced huts have a booking system and must be booked in advance. Other huts require a back country hut pass or 3 hut tickets. Mostly owned by DOC. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
Serviced Alpine Hut: Alpine hut owned by DOC or clubs such as NZAC. Generally no heating. Payment varies. Facilities typically include a toilet, water supply, and bunks with mattresses.
Standard Hut: Typical DOC hut. Back country hut pass / 1 hut ticket required, no bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet, open fire or wood burner, and bunks with mattresses.
Basic Hut/Bivvy: Small DOC huts of 2-6 bunks. No fees or bookings. Facilities typically include a toilet and bunks with mattresses.

In general, food and cooking equipment is not available at huts. See DOC and NZAC websites for details of pricing and booking.

Campsite categories

Great Walks Campsite: Campsites are available on most Great Walks, usually next to huts. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required. Toilets, water supply. No use of hut facilities not available.
Serviced, Scenic, or Standard Campsite: Accessible by car or boat, and offering a range of facilities.
Basic Campsite: Accessible by car or boat, but with minimal facilities. No fees or bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.
Backcountry Campsite: Walk-in access. Fees vary. No bookings. Toilet, water may be from stream.