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Arthur's Pass National Park

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.

A small, tidy hut just above the treeline on the Kelly Range. Recently renovated with new cladding and new windows. Water is available from the nearby creek, and there is ample camping space. Th...

Hawdon Hut

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

A new hut opened in December 2007 after the previous hut was destroyed by fire June 2005. An easy two to three hour walk up river flat with a couple of straight forward crossings. This is...

Carrington Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 36.

A large hut in the upper Waimakariri River, and often the first or last hut on a longer trip. The extensive hut has eight rooms: four bunk rooms (each with 3 sets of bunks in 3 tiers), a foyer, ...

Waimakariri Falls Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (Canterbury Mountaineering Club). Capacity: 6.

Located in the Waimakariri headwaters at 1300m, just above the top falls. Built 1960, and refurbished 2005.

Candlesticks Bivvy

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

S86 Biv constructed about 1958 in the headwaters of Bull Creek. In 2016 volunteers from Malvern Branch NZDA repaired, sealed and repainted this biv. A toilet has been supplied and installed and w...

Edwards Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.

Well built hut, sleeps 16 people.

Bull Creek Hut

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

Hut near the confluence of Bull Creek and the Cox River. Constructed in 1954 by George Boyd and Jack Elcock under direction of Internal Affairs the hut replaced a tent camp deer cullers had been u...

Minchin Bivvy

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

Formerly poor condition biv below Minchin Pass. Located at the confluence of Minchin Stream and a stream draining Mt Koeti. The biv is now in very good condition. The new screws, sealant, and pa...

Goat Pass Hut

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

Large hut on the popular Mingha-Deception route

Andrews Shelter

Hut • Shelter (DOC).

Shelter and campsite on Andrews Stream near the Mount White Bridge. Water is available from the nearby stream. Here, or nearby Hawdon Shelter, is a good spot to camp the night before any Arthur's P...

Poulter Bivvy

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

A new 2 bunk D.O.C. bivvy located in the headwaters of the Poulter River. It has two sleeping platforms with mattresses arranged in an L-Shape and a small cooking bench. It’s a well insulated littl...

Pfeifer biv

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

A new biv from early 2008 replacing an old biv that was about 20m to the south. (The sign on the door of the new biv says 2007 but I'm pretty sure it wasn't erected until early 2008) The bi...

Anti Crow Hut

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

In the Waimakariri valley near Anti Crow River. The previous Anti Crow Hut used to be the CMC hut about half a mile west of this hut. The CMC hut burnt down in 1977 and now the name Anti Crow Hu...

East Hawdon Bivouac

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

A smart new hut on East Hawdon Stream. It was built 2007, replacing the original biv.

Ranger Bivvy

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

Iron biv perched near the bushline on the Poulter Range.

Bealey Spur Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Historic 1925 musterers' hut on an easy grassy spur over the Waimakariri River. Old basic hut built around 1925 by musterers with open fire and 6 bunks. Beds are ok, but if it's cold outside, th...

Mingha Biv

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

Just south of Goat Pass. Hut has had a full refurbishment thanks to NZDA, Permolat and The Back Country Trust. No mattresses so you will need to bring your own.

Barker Hut

Hut • Serviced Alpine Hut (Canterbury Mountaineering Club). Capacity: 10.

At 1560m, Neville Barker Memorial Hut is the highest in Arthur's Pass National Park, surrounded by the glaciers of the Shaler Range. It was built 1980 to replace the first hut built 1945. It is a b...

Locke Stream (No. 4) Hut

Hut • Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 18.

Once known as No. 4 Hut, this hut was build in 1939 as a tourist hut for the Harper Pass Track. The hut has been recently renovated, but retains its historic character. Wood-panelled walls, a large...

Poulter Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.

Fairly new hut with 8 mattresses on 2 levels of Maori bunks. On flats by the Poulter River at the start of the track up Minchin Stream.

Worsley Biv

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

Recently renovated (thanks CUTC with Kerry Clapham) with new ridgeline and skylight 'A' frame Maori bunk biv, with 3 foam mattresses. No heating but there is a fireplace constructed outside with a ...

Crow Hut (Arthur's Pass)

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 10.

In the Crow valley, Arthur's Pass National Park.

Upper Deception Hut

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 6.

Six bunk hut adjacent the popular Mingha-Deception route. It was built by the NZFS in 1962. [A four bunker Lower Deception hut was also built in 1962 but it was burnt down some time post 1980]

Otehake Hut

Hut • Standard Hut (DOC).

Otehake Hut. NZFS six bunker with porch. Built 1962/63.

Casey Hut [DESTROYED]

Hut • Removed!

This hut burned down around 3 October 2015. and has been replaced by a 12 person hut 15 minutes further downvalley and a wee way down the Poulter Valley via a newly cut DoC track. The Trust / Poult...

Koropuku Hut

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

Cult Hut! A NZFS 4 bunk beauty with silken wooden floors, no fireplace, tasteful furnishings and domestic accoutrements including the guitar, plus a library. Guaranteed free of pollution from front...

Townsend hut

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

Townsend hut which is perched high above the TL of the Taramakau River in the scrub - tussock transition zone is reached by a cut and marked track from the river bed. This fairly well used track an...

Sudden Valley Biv

Hut • Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.

The small dark biv was replaced Summer 2008. Camping is possible around the biv.

Hawdon Shelter

Hut • Shelter (DOC).

An open shelter at the edge of extensive frost flats. Ample camping opportunities.

Trust/Poulter Hut

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

Hut on the Poulter River opposite Thompson Stream.

Greyneys campsite

Campsite • Informal campsite (DOC). 10 spaces.

A grassy clearing in the forest next to the highway, with a stone shelter. This campsite is located near the start of routes up the Mingha and Edwards Rivers. A short loop walk here follows the Old...

Klondyke Corner campsite

Campsite • Informal campsite (DOC). 30 spaces.

A large grassy site often used as a base for trampers in the area. The area features a striking octagonal cooking shelter. Water is available from the nearby Bealey River. This campsite is located ...

Hawdon Shelter campsite

Campsite • Informal campsite (DOC). 20 spaces.

Broad golden grass flats on the banks of the Hawdon River. Kea overhead and ample space to avoid the crowds. Sandflies are a feature. From here, routes lead up the Hawdon Valley or onto Woolshed Hill.

Avalanche Creek Shelter campsite

Campsite • Basic Campsite (DOC). 10 spaces.

Campsite located near the highway in Arthur's Pass Village. A good base for a variety of day walks. The information centre is nearby, along with a few shops and cafes.

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.