Huts

 

Rex Simpson Hut

Rex Simpson Hut

Situated in the Two Thumb Range at 1280m. Great views of Southern Alps and Lake Tekapo. Ideal base for Telemark Touring. Hut belongs to Alpine Recreation.

 

Caroline Hut

Caroline Hut

Situated at 1800m in the Mount Cook National Park. It is our base for the Ball Pass Crossing and for Introductory Climbing Courses. Hut belongs to Alpine Recreation.

 

Caroline Hut

Caroline Hut

The hut is for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation's guided parties.

 

 

Caroline Hut

Caroline Hut

Caroline Hut is regularly subjected to rigorous inspection.

 

 

Caroline Hut

Caroline Hut

Caroline Hut can be heated and has solar lights. In winter Caroline Hut is our base for snow shoe and ski touring expeditions.

 

 

Caroline Hut

Caroline Hut

After prolonged storms during September 2002 Caroline Hut was deeply buried in the winter snow pack. Spectacular setting opposite the Caroline Face of Mount Cook.

 

 

Plateau Hut

Plateau Hut

A brand new National Park Hut right opposite the East Face of Mount Cook. Popular base for ascents of Mount Cook. Situated on the edge of the Plateau Glacier at 2200m. 24 bunks.

 

Access from Mount Cook village approximately 10 hours on foot, or by aircraft.

 

Kelman Hut

Kelman Hut

National Park Hut, perched high above Tasman Saddle at 2450m. 24 bunks. Ideal for Ski Touring on the Murchison and Tasman Glaciers and Intermediate Climbing Courses.

 

Tasman Saddle Hut

Tasman Saddle Hut

National Park Hut, perched high above the Tasman Glacier at 2400m. 16 bunks. Ideal for Ski Touring on the Tasman Glacier and ascents of Hochstetter Dome and Elie de Beaumont.

 

Mueller Hut

Mueller Hut

National Park Hut, on Sealey Range, 3 hours climbing from Aoraki Mount Cook Village. 28 bunks. Needs to be booked at the Park Visitor Centre.

 

Pioneer Hut

Pioneer Hut

New Zealand Alpine Club Hut, 2380m, overlooking the Fox Glacier. 12 bunks. Climbing base for Mount Tasman.

 

Centennial Hut

Centennial Hut

New Zealand Alpine Club Hut, 2400m, overlooking the Franz Josef Glacier. 12 bunks. Ideal for Ski Touring, ascents of the Minarets and crossings of the Main Divide.

 

Almer Hut

Almer Hut

National Park Hut, 1680m, overlooking the Franz Josef Glacier ice fall. 12 bunks. Good base for Ski Touring. Access can be difficult.

 

Chancellor Hut

Chancellor Hut

National Park Hut, 1240m, overlooking the Fox Glacier ice fall. 12 bunks. Good base for Ski Touring and Chancellor Dome climbs.

 

Welcome Flats Hut

Welcome Flats Hut

National Park Hut, Copland Valley. 30 bunks. Own stoves required. Thermal springs are feeding hot pools, a great asset after a long day's tramping.