Image: Ruth McKie | DOC
Outside Casey Hut.
Casey Hut

Located in the Canterbury region

This serviced 12-bunk hut is a popular overnight destination as part of the two-day Casey Saddle – Binser Saddle Route, as well as for mountain bikers accessing the hut from the Poulter River Track.

This new Casey hut opened in August 2020 and replaces the original Casey Hut which burnt down in 2015. The new hut site is approximately 800 m east of the old site, on a terrace overlooking the Poulter River.

View a virtual opening of the new hut on youtube.

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.

About hut tickets and passesRetailers that sell hut tickets and passes

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BV21
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1507823, N5250119

Stay safe when crossing rivers

If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.

Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.

How to cross rivers safely

Poulter river has a stock exclusion fence across the lower river. This can act as a strainer for rafters or people in the river.

Mt White Station easement access

There are no seasonal restrictions for 2023. There is a locked gate at the start of the Poulter River access that you may need to lift your bike over.