This is a standard four-bunk hut in the Glaciers area.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.

About hut tickets and passesRetailers that sell hut tickets and passes

The maintenance of Castle Rocks Hut is supported by Franz Josef Glacier Guides.

Changing valley conditions have made access by foot impossible. Helicopter landings at Castle Rocks Hut are prohibited.

Local guiding companies may be able to provide information on current alpine conditions.

Location

Topo50 map sheet: BX15
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1370723, N5184981