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 by 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): $20 per night
- Youth (11 – 17 years): $10 per night
- Child/Infant: (0 – 10 years): free
1 December - 30 April
Pay at the time of booking.
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut. To pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass, create/update your account on our booking system. Under 'Apply for a discount', select 'Backcountry Hut Pass Holder' and upload a scan of your pass. Once we've verified your pass, it will automatically be applied when you make a booking.
1 May - 30 November
Before you go, pay for each night's stay at the DOC office listed under contacts below. Put the till receipt 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
Bookings
2021/2022 bookings
Bookings will open at 9:30 am on Tuesday 11 May 2021, for stays from 1 December 2021 to 30 April 2022.
1 December - 30 April
Bookings are required. For more information, including what you can expect as a 'booked' and 'non-booked' hut user, see Booking Siberia and Brewster Huts.
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
Contacts
| Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Office | |
| 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 | |