Carrington Hut
Carrington Hut
Located in Arthur's Pass National Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
This is a serviced 36-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
36 bunk beds
Facilities
The hut has a radio that is monitored by Arthur’s Pass Visitor Centre during office hours, 7 days a week.
There is a wood stove in the hut for heating but you'll need your own cooker and utensils.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Tickets (red) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 12 month period.
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Tracks to this hut
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Carrington Hut Route
Located in Arthur's Pass National ParkThis route up the braided river-bed of the Waimakariri leads to a comfortable hut situated below the park’s highest peaks. Carrington Hut is a good base for exploring the upper Waimakariri catchment.2 alertsDuration 4-6 hr to carrington hut one wayDifficulty Expert -
![Harman Pass Route]()
Harman Pass Route
Located in Arthur's Pass National Park and Kelly Range – Styx River areaThis route takes you from the open east-coast river flats over a rugged, untracked alpine pass into the rainforest of the Taipo River.2 alertsDuration 3 - 4 daysDifficulty Expert -
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Three Passes Route
Located in Arthur's Pass National ParkThis classic summer tramp for experienced backcountry trampers crosses Harman Pass, Whitehorn Pass and Browning Pass/Noti Raureka. It gives the excitement, variety and contrast of a transalpine route.2 alertsDuration 4 - 5 daysDifficulty Expert -
Waimakariri Falls Hut to Rolleston River
Located in Arthur's Pass National ParkThis challenging alpine crossing is not maintained – proceed with caution.1 alertDuration 2–3 days one wayDifficulty Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BV20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1473428, N5242473
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Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |