Crow Hut
Located in Arthur's Pass National Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
This is a standard 10-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
Seasonal restrictions
Crow Hut is located in known avalanche paths. Avalanches are most likely to occur during and following heavy snowfall or rain when snow loading is present on the upper mountain slopes. Do not use this hut during these high-risk periods. Check Arthur's Pass avalanche forecast
Image gallery
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Crow Hut in Crow River Valley with Mount Rolleston Image: Michael Hayward ©
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Crow Hut Image: Eli Duke | Creative Commons
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Inside Crow Hut Image: Eli Duke | Creative Commons
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Crow Hut sleeping platform Image: Eli Duke | Creative Commons
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Crow Hut toilet Image: Eli Duke | Creative Commons
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Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BV20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1478999, N5244383
There may be avalanche danger
Avalanches usually occur from May to November in Arthur’s Pass National Park. There can also be avalanches outside this period, if there is still snow coverage.
Check the avalanche terrain in this area.
If you are going into avalanche terrain, always:
- Have the relevant avalanche skills and training.
- Check the ATES rating and New Zealand Avalanche Advisory before you go.
- Go with a buddy. Both of you should carry and know how to use an avalanche transceiver, a snow shovel and a probe.
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 |