Aspiring Hut
Mount Aspiring National Park, Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
This historic hut in the West Matukituki Valley was constructed of local schist, and opened at Easter 1949. Situated immediately beneath Cascade Saddle and en route to Mount Aspiring, the new hut opened up the valley for climbers and trampers. Here, James K Baxter wrote "Poem in the Matukituki Valley." A warden is present from late October to late April to collect hut fees during summer months. Cookers are available at this time. A camping area is located nearby.
2 members favourited
8 members checked in
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Owner
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Owner: NZAC |
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Category
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Serviced Alpine Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 38
38
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Facilities
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Mountain radio, Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner, Gas/electric cooking |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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Up river from Raspberry Creek car park, down river from the upper Matukituki Valley, or from Cascade Saddle to the southwest. |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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450m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-CA11
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