• Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
• Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
• Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.

Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes

Note: From 1 November 2026, Backcountry Hut Tickets for non-bookable backcountry huts will be available through DOC's online booking system.

Cattle Ridge Hut

Cattle Ridge Hut is best accessed from Putara Road end via Roaring Stag Hut.

Approximate times from nearest road and huts

• Putara Road end: 6 hr
• Roaring Stag Hut: 2 hr
• Dundas Hut: 5 hr
• Cow Creek Hut via Cattle Ridge: 5 hr