French Ridge Hut
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French Ridge Hut
Located in Matukituki Valley area and Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region
Introduction
This is an alpine serviced 20-bunk hut in the Wanaka/Makarora area.Hut overview
Facilities
- Lighting
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
20 bunk beds
About this hut
This is a NZ Alpine Club hut.
Getting there
Approximate time from nearest road end and hut
- Raspberry Creek car park (Wanaka Mt Aspiring Road) via French Ridge Track: 6–7 hr 30 min (16.2 km)
- Aspiring Hut via French Ridge Track: 4–5 hr (7.2 km)
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CA11
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1257248, N5071498
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $40 per night
- NZ Alpine Club members: $20 per night
- Youth (11-17 years): $10 per night
- Child/infant (0-10 years): free
Pay fees at the Mt Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre, Wanaka.
Contacts
| Tititea / Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | 0272696871 |
| Fax: | 03 4437660 |
| Email: | mtaspiringvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
1 Ballantyne Road Wanaka 9305 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 93 Wanaka 9343 |
| Full office details | |