Fees
Backcountry Hut Passes
Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes won't be accepted from 1 October to 30 April.
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
You can camp outside the hut - campsite bookings are required. See McKellar Campsite.
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking. You can book on the same day until 8 pm, if spaces are available.
Bookings are required from 1 November 2024.
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.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4 days Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CB09
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1216513, N5019822
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