Places to stay
St James Conservation Area
Fowlers Hut
Hut
• Shelter (DOC).
Historic hut on Tophouse Road, St James Conservation Area. The hut is being managed as a roadside shelter, and is empty of bunks. Two rooms with an open fireplace and new toilet outside.
The hu...
Lake Guyon Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.
Standard 4 bunk hut on the shore of Lake Guyon, a popular fishing lake. This little hut is just 30 minutes detour from the St James Cycle Trail, so it can be busy with hunters, fishers, and cyclist...
Scotties Camp Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
Former musterers' hut on St James Station down by the Edwards River. Now part of the DOC estate in the new St James Conservation Area.
The small hut has solar powered lighting.
Stanley Vale Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 7.
An historic farming homestead on the Stanley Vale Run, built by Joseph Young about 1866. The hut is built of timber, mud, and horsehair, with two rooms. DOC had been managing the hut as a day shelt...
Waiau Hut
Hut
• Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
New hut on the Waiau Pass Track and Te Araroa Trail. This hut was opened 27 January 2018, and constructed with the support of an anonymous donor.
Pool Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 7.
Stucco (roughcast) and partially lined hut taken over by DoC as part of their stewardship of the St James Conservation Area. Unfortunately, they have removed the stove so no heating. Had renovation...
Anne Cullers Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 4.
Viewed across the Anne River. A newer, larger hut was adjacent to this old timer but burned down in Jul 2010. The new Anne Hut is a serviced 20-bunk hut 1.2km downstream and on the opposite side o...
Old Bridge Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC).
Old hut located by Pool Hut and the McArthur Bridge on the Waiau River. This hut is of historic interest but not suitable for use.
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.
Jervois Hut
Hut
• Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 3.
An old forest service hut with canvas bunks on Jervois Stream. Built around the late 50's. Mainly visited by hunters and hut baggers.
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.