Bookings not required - first come, first served
The track to the hut is closed between 1 August and 30 September and the entire month of April.
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.
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Times from nearest road end and hut
- Lees Valley Road: 4–5 hr via Youngman Stream Track
From Oxford, follow Ashely Gorge Road for 6 km. Turn into Lees Valley Road and follow this for 29 km to a sign that indicates the vehicle track. Follow this marked track for 3.5 km to a locked gate and car park. Keep to the marked track as this is private farmland.
- Tarn Hut: 2 hr 30 min
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4-5 hr one way Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BV22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1533413, N5235970
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|
| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |