Elcho Hut
Located in Ruataniwha Conservation Park in the Canterbury region
Introduction
This is a standard 12-bunk hut in the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
12 bunk beds
Fees
This is a New Zealand Alpine Club hut.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Bookings
Book this hut, and check fees and availability on the New Zealand Alpine Club website.
Elcho Hut is 6 - 7 hours (18 km) up the Hopkins Valley from Ram Hill carpark, at the end of Lake Ohau Road.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BY14
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1345564, N5130866
Contacts
| Te Manahuna / Twizel Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 435 0802 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | esienquiries@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
15 Wairepo Road Twizel 7901 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag Twizel 7944 |
| Full office details | |