Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this 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.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
The maintenance of Castle Rocks Hut is supported by Franz Josef Glacier Guides.
Changing valley conditions have made access by foot impossible. Helicopter landings at Castle Rocks Hut are prohibited.
Local guiding companies may be able to provide information on current alpine conditions.
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BX15
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1370723, N5184981
Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: | +64 3 752 0360 |
Email: | westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: | 69 Cron Street Franz Josef Glacier 7856 |
Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |