Image: Brian Dobbie | ©
Anne Hut.
Anne Hut

Located in St James Conservation Area in the Canterbury region

This is a serviced 20-bunk hut in the St James Conservation Area.

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. However it is valid to use for camping within 200 metres of the huts all year round.

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

Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut. 

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Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.

Fees to camp at the hut

Fees to camp at this hut are paid using hut tickets or a Backcountry Hut Pass or Campsite Pass.

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, red for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut.

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Bookings

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Tuesday 12 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Bookings are required all year.

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Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BT23

Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1561202, N5311131

No radio at Anne Hut

There is no longer a radio at the hut. Trampers should carry a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) as a means of emergency contact. 

Firewood

Firewood is supplied at this hut, but it can run out. If there is no firewood, gather dead wood from surrounding forests. Do not fell or break branches off live trees.

Only use as much wood as is needed to keep the hut warm, to ensure there is enough for the next visitors.

Carry warm clothing and a good sleeping bag at all times of year.