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Hawdon Hut.
Hawdon Hut

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

This is a serviced 20-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.

Hawdon Hut is on radio link to Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre, monitored during office hours:

  • 8:30 am–4:30 pm 7 days except Christmas Day.

Some groups have had difficulty reaching the visitor centre on this radio so read the instructions carefully.

The has a log burner for heating but you'll need your own cooker and utensils.

Fees

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

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Advance bookings are required throughout the year.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BV21
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1496552, N5248282

Plan for river crossings

There are numerous river crossings along this route. Do not attempt this track during and after heavy rainfall. Rivers and major side streams can rise quickly and become dangerous.

Ensure you have the latest weather information and that you are confident in assessing rivers and knowing how to cross them safely. 

How to cross rivers safely - Mountain Safety Council website

DOC markers may not indicate the safest crossing point. You may need to walk upstream or downstream to find a more suitable place to cross.

If travelling this route during rainy weather take spare food in case you are stuck in the hut by rising river levels.

DOC staff use 4-wheel motorbikes to access the valley to protect the endangered kakariki/orange-fronted parakeet. Coloured markers and tape in the valley mark access points for DOC staff. Do not follow these markers. Follow only the standard orange track markers.