Waiau Hut
Located in St James Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
Introduction
This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the St James Conservation Area.Highlights
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
This hut is on the Te Araroa Trail and can be busy over summer.
Waiau Hut is in a sheltered clearing on the Waiau River.
It was designed to accommodate extra demand from trampers on the Te Araroa Trail and was made possible by the support of a generous benefactor.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $5 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $2.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–10 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
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The hut is on Waiau Pass Track, which connects Nelson Lakes National Park and St James Conservation Area.
Nearest hut and access point
- Blue Lake Hut: 10 to 12 hrs via Lewis Pass – Waiau Pass – Blue Lake Route
- Waiau River: 2 hrs. Waiua River can be accessed via the Maling Pass 4WD track.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT24
Grid/NZTM 2000 coordinates: E1572023, N5330158
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 | |