Image: Ruth McKie | DOC
Outside Casey Hut.
Casey Hut

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

This serviced 12-bunk hut is a popular overnight destination as part of the two-day Casey Saddle – Binser Saddle Route, as well as for mountain bikers accessing the hut from the Poulter River Track.

This new Casey hut opened in 2020 and replaces the original Casey Hut which burnt down in 2015. The new hut site is approximately 800 m east of the old site, on a terrace overlooking the Poulter River.

View a virtual opening of the new hut on youtube.

Fees

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

Bookings

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers 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.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BV21
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1507823, N5250119

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

NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows

Poulter river has a stock exclusion fence across the lower river. This can act as a strainer for rafters or people in the river.

Mt White Station easement access

There are no seasonal restrictions for 2023. There is a locked gate at the start of the Poulter River access that you may need to lift your bike over.