Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these 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 12 month period.
Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Note: From 1 November 2026, Backcountry Hut Tickets for non-bookable backcountry huts will be available through DOC's online booking system.
Lake Matiri Hut is accessible from the upper Matiri Valley and 1000 Acre Plateau tramping tracks.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 1 hr 30 min Difficulty: Intermediate -
Duration: N/A Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BR23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1544130, N5388120
Altitude: 400 m above sea level
Nelson Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 521 1806 |
| Email: | nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | View Road St Arnaud 7072 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |