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Sealy Range

Mueller Hut

Panoramic Alpine Views of Aoraki / Mount Cook

Accommodation Public Mountain Huts

Mueller Hut

Mueller Hut

Panoramic Alpine Views of Aoraki / Mount Cook

Mueller Hut is perched at 1,800 m on the flanks of the Sealy Range, overlooking the glaciers and peaks of Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. With commanding views of Mount Sefton, the Mueller Glacier, and the iconic South Face of Aoraki / Mount Cook, this hut is a favourite destination for guided alpine hikes, snowshoeing adventures, and ski traverses. Whether you’re climbing above the Hooker Valley for a single night or setting out on a multi-day high route, Mueller Hut is your gateway to the heart of the Southern Alps. Bookings are required during the summer months as it is extremely popular.

 

Facilities

Mueller Hut is a well-equipped alpine shelter maintained by the Department of Conservation, offering 28 bunks with mattresses, solar lighting, gas cookers, a water tank, and a long-drop toilet. While there is no heating, the hut provides essential comforts for high-altitude stays. On guided trips, all meals, cooking, and equipment are taken care of by your guide, allowing you to relax and focus on the experience. Don't forget to pack a warm sleeping bag!

Mueller Hut Adventures

Our recommendations of things to do at Mueller Hut.


🏔️ Alpine Hiking & Trekking feature image - Sealy Range Traverse - alpine trekking from Mueller Hut in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

🏔️ Alpine Hiking & Trekking

Sealy Range Traverse

A high-level alpine route across the spine of the Sealy Range, linking Mueller Hut with the Annette Plateau and Barron Saddle. This guided traverse involves steep snow slopes, ridge scrambling, and glacier travel — an ideal alpine trekking challenge for those with good fitness and a sense of adventure.

Sealy Range Alpine Trekking
⛷️ Ski Mountaineering feature image - Crossing the Williams Glacier near Barron Saddle on the Sealy Range Ski Traverse, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park

⛷️ Ski Mountaineering

Sealy Range Ski Traverse

In winter and spring, the Sealy Range offers excellent terrain for ski mountaineering. The Sealy Range Ski Traverse is a classic guided tour across the range, with scenic ski descents, glacier travel, and views deep into the Southern Alps. Linking Barron Saddle Hut and Mueller Hut, this route is suitable for strong backcountry skiers with alpine touring experience.

Sealy Range Ski Mountaineering