You do not need to book this hut (first come, first served) but fees still apply.
Tree fall hazard
There is a risk for campers from windfall/branch drops as the area can be exposed to extreme wind events.
Fees
Backcountry Hut Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes won't be accepted from 1 October to 30 April.
Hut
1 May - 30 September
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 October - 30 April
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $14 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 December - 29 February
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $29 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $17.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Camping
Fees to camp at the hut are 50% of the hut fees.
Fees to camp at the hut
The campsite fee is 50% of the hut fee.
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass or Campsite Pass.
About hut tickets and passes | About campsite passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Approximate times from nearest huts
- Daleys Flat Hut via Rees-Dart Track: 5–7 hr (18 km)
- Shelter Rock Hut via Rees-Dart Track: 4–6 hr (10 km)
- Aspiring Hut via Cascade Saddle Route: 8–10 hr (16 km)
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4-5 days one way Difficulty: Expert -
Duration: 4-5 days one way Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CA10
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1246716, N5060574
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