Image: Ruth McKie | Creative Commons
Edwards Hut.
Edwards Hut

Located in Arthur's Pass National Park in the Canterbury region

This is a serviced 16-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.

Edwards Hut is on radio link to Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre, monitored during office hours:

  • 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 7 days a week except Christmas Day.

Some groups have had difficulty reaching the visitor centre on this radio so read the instructions carefully.

The hut has a log burner for heating but you'll need your own cooker and utensils.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

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.

Advance bookings are required throughout the year.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

Time: 4–6 hr
Distance: 9.5 km

Setting off from the Greyneys shelter car park, cross the Bealey River just above its confluence with the Mingha River. If the river is not easy to cross, save the trip for another day. Shortly after, you will need to cross the Mingha River. Look out for the orange triangle marker on the opposite bank.

The track then enters the forest for about 1 km before returning to the riverbed. After 1 hr in the riverbed, a crossing of the Edwards River East Branch is necessary.

Beyond the East Edwards crossing, the track enters a forested section and rises and falls several times as it avoids steep gullies above the Edwards River canyon. Take extreme care on this part of the track as there are large drop-offs and steep sections of track.

The track eventually emerges among red tussocks on the upper river flats; it is easy to lose the way in the maze of tussocks. The track then leads briefly back into the forest before emerging on the river flats with a clear view to Edwards Hut.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BV20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1489625, N5244671

Plan for river crossings

There are numerous river crossings along this route. Do not attempt this track during and after heavy rainfall. Rivers and major side streams can rise quickly and become dangerous.

Ensure you have the latest weather information and that you are confident in assessing rivers and know how to cross them safely. 

How to cross rivers safely - Mountain Safety Council website

DOC markers may not indicate the safest crossing point. You may need to walk upstream or downstream to find a more suitable place to cross.

If travelling this route during rainy weather take spare food in case you are stuck in the hut by rising river levels.