This is an alpine serviced 20-bunk hut in the Wanaka/Makarora area. This hut is an NZ Alpine Club hut.
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This large alpine hut is located just below the snow line and offers amazing views across the Matukituki Valley, and provides a safe haven on route to ascents of Mount Aspiring.
Fees
This is a New Zealand Alpine Club hut.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Adult non-members (18+ years): $40
New Zealand Alpine Club member Adult: $20
New Zealand Alpine Club member Youth Youth (11–17 years): $10
Youth non-members (11–17 years): $20
Child/Infant (0–10 years): free
Bookings
Pay when you book online. Bookings are required all year.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings for stays up to 30 June 2025
Bookings are currently open.
A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings. New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) members applying for their discount will not be charged this fee.
Approximate time from nearest road end and hut
Raspberry Creek car park (Wanaka Mt Aspiring Road) via West Matukituki track to Pearl Flat and French Ridge Track: 6–7 hr 30 min (16.2 km)
From Aspiring Hut via West Matukituki to Pearl Flat and French Ridge Track: 4–5 hr (7.2 km)
Located in Matukituki Valley area and Mount Aspiring National ParkAfter walking up the valley, a challenging track crosses the Matukituki River and climbs through bush to tussock slopes in the sub-alpine zone.
