Jervois Hut
Image:
Phil Wilson
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Jervois Hut
Located in St James Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
This is a basic three bunk hut in the St James Conservation Area.Facilities
- Heating
- Water from stream
3 bunk beds
Seasonal restrictions
The track to Jervois Hut is closed for motorised vehicles during winter. Gate codes change every month between October and May.
Facilities
Canvas bunks.
Fees
Free
If you're using a 4WD:
- Follow the formed 4WD track past Scotties Hut.
- Cross the Edwards river just down from the Edwards swingbridge
- Carry on up over Charlies Saddle until the "no vehicles beyond this point".
- From here you must walk to Jervois Hut. This will take around 2.5 hours. There's no marked route so you'll need to navigate your way to it.
High lift 4WDs recommended only.
Gate codes change every month between October and May. The track is closed during winter.
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BT23, E1565297, N5304014
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 | See visitor centre hours |