Image: Monica Bean | DOC
Orange A frame DOC hut.
Benmore Hut

Located in Korowai/Torlesse Tussocklands Park in the Canterbury region

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

Fees

Free

Thirteen Mile Bush track to Benmore Hut

Time: 2–3 hrs from 4WD car park to Benmore Hut
Dog access: No dogs allowed

From the 4WD car park a route is marked to Benmore Hut.

Getting to the 4WD car park

Turn onto Benmore Road from SH 73, and turn right at the T-intersection. An access easement is signposted through Ben More Station. This is a private station, leave gates as you find them and note that dogs are not permitted on this easement. There is 4WD drive access to the bush edge, while 2WD access stops about 30 minutes walk short of the bush.

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BW21
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1499256, N5197464

Wasp populations reach high numbers from January to March – wear light-coloured clothing and carry antihistamine cream/tablets as a precaution.