The access road into the Mount Arthur area (Graham Valley Road) is steep and narrow and prone to corrugations and slips – check any alerts for road status. During the winter months a 4WD vehicle is recommended to access Flora carpark. Chains may be needed if snow and ice are present.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Advance bookings are required throughout the year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Closest huts and carpark:
- Flora carpark – 13.8 km, 4 hrs
- Gridiron Rock Shelters – 6.9 km, 1 hr 50 min
- Balloon Hut – 4 km, 1 hr 30 min
- Karamea Bend Hut – 18 km, 5 to 6 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 5 hr 30 min one way Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 6 to 9 days one way Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 4 hr one way Difficulty: Easy -
Duration: 9 – 10 hr loop Difficulty: Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ24
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1570525, N5440496
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |