Image: Simon Bainbridge | Creative Commons
Barker hut next to the tarn.
Barker Hut

Located in Arthur's Pass National Park in the Canterbury region

This is a standard 10-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.

Canterbury Mountaineering Club hut.

Fees

  • Free for Canterbury Mountaineering Club (CMC) members.
  • Non-CMC members: See the CMC website for fees and methods of payment.

Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BV20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1469376, N5239174

The NZ Mountain Radio Service has closed down

The NZ Mountain Radio Service has closed and the mountain radio at this hut is no longer monitored.

Visitors should carry a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) as a method of emergency contact. Prepare for your trip with an extended weather forecast before heading into the backcountry.

Stay safe when crossing rivers

If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.

Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.

How to cross rivers safely