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Carrington Hut
Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet BV20, E1473428, N5242473
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 2 - Carrington Hut - Waimakariri Col - Otira. The route over Waimakariri Col to the Rolleston River is a rugged 2-3 day alpine tramp. An ice-axe and crampons are essential.
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 1 - Carrington Hut. This route up the braided river-bed of the Waimakariri leads to a comfortable hut situated below the park's highest peaks. Carrington Hut is a good base for exploring the upper Waimakariri catchment.
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 3 - Harman Pass. This route takes you from the open east-coast river flats over a rugged, untracked alpine pass into the rainforest of the Taipo River.
Arthur's Pass Route Guide 4 - Three Passes. This classic summer route crosses Harman Pass, Whitehorn Pass and Browning Pass/Noti Raureka.
Arthur's Pass National Park is situated between Canterbury and the West Coast in the South Island of New Zealand.
Each hut is unique but the facilities and services provided in or near huts are divided into five categories:
Fees are charged according to the hut category and the level of facilities and services provided at the hut. Find out more about these hut categories.
Backcountry huts information sheet (PDF, 310K)
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North Island backcountry huts (list and fees) (PDF, 148K)
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