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Although it is not necessary to sign in at The Department of Conservation Visitor Centre for a day trip to the hut, it is important to let somebody know your intentions and estimated returning time. An up-to-date weather forecast is also advisable.
For an overnight trip you must sign in at the Visitor Centre before departure and out again on return, to avoid an unnecessary search.
Every evening at 7.00 pm there is a radio call to the huts in the park. The Duty Officer gives the latest weather forecast and asks what parties and individuals are in the hut or camping outside.
This is an alpine serviced 30-bunk hut in the Aoraki area.