Casey Hut
Located in the Canterbury region
Introduction
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.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
This new Casey hut opened in August 2020 and replaces the original Casey Hut which burnt down in 2015. The old hut site remains as a camping area with a toilet. 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): $15 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant: (0–10 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green for adults) or 3 Standard Hut Tickets (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
Tracks to this hut
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Arthur's Pass mountain biking tracks
Located in Arthur's Pass National ParkThe Poulter valley offers great scenery, some challenges and a good hut for an overnight stay.DurationDifficulty -
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Casey Saddle - Binser Saddle Route
Located in Arthur's Pass National ParkThis is a pleasant 2 day tramp, crossing easy saddles on well-defined tracks through open mountain beech forest.Duration 2 daysDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BV21
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1507823, N5250119