Brewster Hut
Located in Makarora area and Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region
Introduction
This is a serviced-alpine 12 bunk hut in the South Westland area.Highlights
Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
1 December – 30 April
Bookings are required.
1 May – 30 November
Bookings are not required but fees still apply.
Image gallery
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Looking down on Brewster Hut from Mt Armstrong Image: Sara Larcombe | Creative Commons
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Brewster Hut Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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Brewster Hut Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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Brewster Hut, Mt Aspiring National Park Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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Due to the fragile alpine environment around Brewster hut, camping is not recommended.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $30 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $15 per night
- Child/Infant: (0–10 years): free
1 December – 30 April
Pay when you make a booking.
Backcountry Hut Passes are not valid from 1 December to 30 April.
Note: Valid Backcountry Hut Passes purchased before 1 July 2021 are eligible for payments, bookings and refunds. These transactions can only be done through the visitor centre. See Backcountry Hut Pass terms and conditions.
1 May – 30 November
Before you go, buy 2 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 6 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.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used in this hut from 1 May to 30 November.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 December 2021 to 30 April 2022.
1 December - 30 April
Bookings are required. Book Brewster Hut online
A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings.
Your hut booking is for any bunk bed, not for a specific bunk bed – select your bunk bed on arrival.
1 May - 30 November
Bookings are not required - first come, first served.
Approximate time from nearest road end
- SH 6 (Hasst Highway) via Brewster Track: 3–4 hr
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BZ13
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1312805, N5112043
A hut warden will be on site periodically during the booking season, from 1 December to end of April.
Contacts
| Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | 0272696871 |
| Fax: | 03 4437660 |
| Email: | wanakavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 93 Wanaka 9343 |
| Full office details | |