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Carrington Hut.
Carrington Hut

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

This is a serviced 36-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.

Facilities

Carrington Hut is on radio link to Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre, monitored during office hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 7 days 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. You 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.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BV20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1473428, N5242473

Weather forecast

Carrington Hut weather forecast – NIWA website

Plan for crossing rivers

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

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. 

Stay safe when crossing rivers

If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.

Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.

How to cross rivers safely