Image: Tony Doy | ©
Hut on grassy plain with small tarn in background.
Tarn Hut

Located in Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area in the Canterbury region

This basic four-bunk hut, in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area, is sited next to a small picturesque tarn in open alpine grassland.

Fees

Free
Times from nearest road end and hut
  • Lees Valley Road: 4 hr 30 min via Lillburn Route – 4X4 or high clearance 2WD recommended

From Oxford, follow Ashely Gorge Road for 6 km. Turn into Lees Valley Road and follow this for 29 km to a sign and locked gate that indicates the track. It is foot access only from this point. Follow this marked track for 3.5 km to a locked gate, keep to the marked track as this is private farmland.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BV22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1530714, N5234571

There is no access to running water at the hut. Ensure you bring enough water for your entire trip.