Christopher Hut
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Sharon Hart
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Christopher Hut
Located in St James Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
This is a serviced 14-bunk hut in the St James Conservation Area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
14 bunk beds
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) 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.
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Fees from 1 July 2023
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Tracks to this hut
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![St James Walkway]()
St James Walkway
Located in Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve and St James Conservation AreaThis track passes through pastoral land, beech forest and sub-alpine regions, and is a great introduction to multi-night tramping.Duration 5 daysDifficulty Advanced -
![Lewis Pass - Waiau Pass - Blue Lake Route]()
Lewis Pass - Waiau Pass - Blue Lake Route
Located in Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve and Nelson Lakes National Park and St James Conservation AreaWaiau Pass is an alpine crossing suitable for experienced parties only, linking Lewis Pass and Nelson Lakes National Park.Duration 8-10 days for full tripDifficulty Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1564113, N5318041
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Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 318 9211 |
| Email: | arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 51008 Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Full office details | |