You need to pay fees to stay at the huts and campsites on this track. Fees vary depending on when you go.
Hut fees
15 November – 30 April
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:
- Adult (18+ years): $80 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $40 per person, per night
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $120 per person, per night
- Child (0 to 17 years): $60 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
1 May – 30 June
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $30 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $15 per person, per night
1 July – 14 November
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $12.50 per person, per night
Campsite fees
In the Great Walks season (15 November 2024 – 30 April 2025)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $12 per person, per night
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $38 per person, per night
- Child (0 to 17 years): $19 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2024 – 28 October 2024)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $5 per person, per night
Bookings
Bookings are open for the 2024/25 season.
In the Great Walks season (15 November 2024 – 30 April 2025)
Bookings are required for huts and campsites.
Book Routeburn Track huts online.
If you don’t have a valid booking for your stay, you may be charged a penalty, or turned away if the hut/campsite is full.
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2024 – 28 October 2024)
Bookings are not required.
Bunks in huts are first come, first served.
Payment is with Backcountry Hut Tickets or a Backcountry Hut Pass – buy these from a DOC visitor centre before you go.