You do not need to book this hut (first come, first served) but fees still apply.
This hut is on the Te Araroa Trail and can be busy over summer.
This hut is located on Motatapu Station Pastoral Lease and public access is allowed via an easement agreement.
Adventure to Fern Burn Hut - Blog post 17 October 2013
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy a hut ticket online for each night's stay. You can print or display the digital ticket on your device, or write down the ticket and confirmation numbers to take with you. You can also buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that allows you to stay at non-bookable DOC huts for a 12 month period.
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Rough times from nearest roads and huts:
- Fern Burn carpark: 3 to 4 hours, 7 km
- Highland Creek Hut: 4 to 5 hours, 6 km
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 3 - 4 days Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CB12
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1282089, N5038118
Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park
Visitor Centre
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