Aoraki Mount Cook Caroline Hut | New Zealand's most spectacular alpine hut - Caroline Hut on Ball Ridge, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park - winter conditions 1

Aoraki Mount Cook

Caroline Hut

New Zealand's most spectacular alpine hut

Accommodation Mountain Huts

Caroline Hut

Caroline Hut

New Zealand's most stunning location for a mountain hut

Privately Owned

Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park and is available for the exclusive use of Alpine Recreation parties. As we are not using public huts there is no risk of overcrowding, facilities are clean and you have a guaranteed bunk.

Stunning Location

Located at 1820m on Ball Ridge, directly opposite the Caroline Face of Aoraki Mount Cook, Caroline Hut is a great location to experience the mountain views in comfort.

Fully Equipped

The hut is equipped with firewood, gas, solar lighting, satellite communication devices, Department of Conservation radio, sleeping bags and nonperishable food. A wood-fired stove means there are good heating and drying facilities.

Facilities

The hut consists of two rooms, sleeping up to 10 participants and 2 guides in total. There are no showers, but warm water and a basin can be provided for washing. The two traditional longdrop toilets have one of the most spectacular views in the country!

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Caroline Face, Aoraki Mount Cook

Caroline Hut sits directly opposite New Zealand's highest ice face

Caroline Hut

A warm and cosy retreat to relax in after your day's adventure

Great instruction venue

Caroline Hut is a heated private hut with walk in / out access

Caroline Face, Aoraki / Mount Cook

Snowshoers hike along Ball Ridge infant of the Caroline Face

Caroline Hut

Snowshoers return to Caroline Hut

Caroline Hut

A warm and cosy mountain retreat

Caroline Hut Adventures

Our recommendations of things to do at Caroline Hut.


Alpine Treks & Hikes

Trek through New Zealand's highest mountains

Surrounded by spectacular peaks, Caroline Hut is perfectly placed for many alpine hiking adventures and mountain journeys. Learn basic mountaineering skills, cross the Ball Glacier and climb Kaitiaki Peak. Cross Ball Pass and Mabel Col.

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Mountaineering Instruction

Alpine Skills Courses

Learn the skills to become an independent mountaineer. We offer both summer and winter climbing instruction courses. Small groups allow our enthusiastic UIAGM and NZMGA certified mountain guides to tailor trips exactly to your skill level.

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Turner Peak

Private guided ascents

Turner Peak is part of the Mount Cook Range and looks straight up the Hillary Ridge (south ridge) of Aoraki Mt Cook. It is a fantastic vantage point for viewing the full length of the Tasman Glacier and many of New Zealand's 3000m peaks. Turner Peak is suitable for those who are experienced in using crampons and ice-axe and is one of the few peaks in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park with relatively straightforward foot access.

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Recent Adventures

Highlights from recent Caroline Hut adventures