Alpine Lodge & Huts

Alpine Lodge & Huts

Enjoy a unique mountain escape in the Mackenzie region

Alpine Recreation owns a private lodge in Lake Tekapo and two private mountain huts.
We also base trips at many popular huts on both private high country stations and public conservation land.

Let Alpine Recreation organise a unique mountain holiday for you!

Edelweiss Lodge & Studio - Edelweiss Studio - Edelweiss Studio 1
Private studio with a kitchenette and ensuite bathroom
Edelweiss Studio

A cosy private studio with a king-sized double bed, kitchenette and ensuite bathroom.

1 - 2 people

from $105 per person per night

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Edelweiss Lodge & Studio - Edelweiss Twin / Double Room - Edelweiss Lodge - Double Room 2
Private twin single or double room with shared facilities
Edelweiss Twin / Double Room

The Edelweiss Lodge Twin / Double Room is ideal for single travellers or couples who want a private…

1 - 2 people

from $90 per person per night

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Edelweiss Lodge & Studio - Edelweiss Triple Room - Edelweiss Lodge - Triple Room 3
Private triple room with shared facilities
Edelweiss Triple Room

The Edelweiss Lodge Triple Room is ideal for families or small groups who want a private room.

1 - 3 people

from $70 per person per night

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Edelweiss Lodge & Studio - Edelweiss Bunkroom - Edelweiss Lodge - Bunkroom 4
Shared bunk room with an ensuite bathroom
Edelweiss Bunkroom

The Edelweiss Lodge Bunkroom is ideal for single travellers or larger groups.

1 - 5 people

from $75 per person per night

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Private Mountain Huts - Rex Simpson Hut - Rex Simpson Hut - summer 5
Lake Tekapo mountain retreat
Rex Simpson Hut

Rex Simpson Hut is located in a beautiful setting on a glacial moraine terrace at 1300m in the Two…

1 - 6 people

from $75 per person per night

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Private Mountain Huts - Caroline Hut - Caroline Hut on Ball Ridge, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park - winter conditions 1
New Zealand's most stunning location for a mountain hut
Caroline Hut

Privately Owned Caroline Hut is the only guide/operator-owned mountain hut in Aoraki Mount Cook…

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Private Mountain Huts - Erewhon Hut - Erewhon Hut in the Potts Range is a great base for ski and split-board touring 2
New Zealand's best freeride destination
Erewhon Hut

Erewhon Hut was built in 2024 and sits at 1750m on the historic Erewhon Park Ski Field.

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Private Mountain Huts - Lady Emily Hut - Lady Emily Hut - Liebig Range Ski Touring 3
Mackenzie high country adventures
Lady Emily Hut

Lady Emily Hut sits at an altitude of 1500m in the Gamack Range, overlooking the upper Cass Valley.

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Private Mountain Huts - Falcon's Nest Hut - Falcon's Nest Hut, Glenmore Station, Cass Valley, Lake Tekapo - summer conditions 4
The perfect mountain escape
Falcon's Nest Hut

Falcon's Nest sits at an altitude of 1500m in the Gamack Range, tucked into the fork of Upper Tin…

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Private Mountain Huts - O'Leary's Hut - O'Leary's Hut, Glenmore Station, Cass Valley, Lake Tekapo - summer conditions 5
Soak in a hot tub under the stars
O'Leary's Hut

O'Leary's Hut sits at 1700m, overlooking Waterfall Stream.

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New Zealand High Alpine Huts - Plateau Hut - Plateau Hut in front of the East Face of Aoraki Mount Cook 6
Gateway to Aoraki / Mount Cook
Plateau Hut

Perched on the edge of the Grand Plateau at 2,200 metres, Plateau Hut is one of New Zealand’s most…

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New Zealand High Alpine Huts - Kelman Hut - Ski tracks to Kelman Hut, Tasman Glacier, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park 7
A High Alpine Base at the head of the Tasman Glacier
Kelman Hut

Fondly known as the "Kelminator" due to its temperature, Kelman Hut is one of New Zealand’s highest…

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New Zealand High Alpine Huts - Tasman Saddle Hut - Tasman Saddle Hut above the Tasman Glacier in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park 8
Gateway to Glacier Adventures in Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park
Tasman Saddle Hut

Tasman Saddle Hut is perched high above the Tasman Glacier on a rocky knoll at 2400m in Aoraki…

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New Zealand High Alpine Huts - Pioneer Hut - Pioneer Hut at the head of the Fox Glacier in Westland National Park 9
A High Alpine Base at the head of the Fox Glacier
Pioneer Hut

Pioneer Hut sits perched at 2,360 m on a ridge at the head of the Fox Glacier, offering sweeping…

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New Zealand High Alpine Huts - Centennial Hut - Centennial Hut at the top of the Franz Josef Glacier, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park 10
A High Alpine Base at the head of the Franz Josef Glacier
Centennial Hut

Centennial Hut sits dramatically on the Franz Josef Névé at 2,400 m, offering unparalleled access…

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New Zealand High Alpine Huts - Mueller Hut - Mueller Hut in the Sally Range above Aoraki Mount Cook Village and the Hooker Valley 11
Panoramic Alpine Views of Aoraki / Mount Cook
Mueller Hut

Mueller Hut is perched at 1,800 m on the flanks of the Sealy Range, overlooking the glaciers and…

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Recent Adventures

Highlights from recent adventures at our lodge and mountain huts

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2 Jul 2026

Mountain huts don’t maintain themselves.

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Alpine Lodge & Huts - Caroline Hut ❤️ A great base for our mountaineering courses, alpine trekking adventures, and ascents of Kaitiaki and Turner Peaks. 1
Alpine Lodge & Huts - Caroline Hut ❤️ A great base for our mountaineering courses, alpine trekking adventures, and ascents of Kaitiaki and Turner Peaks. 2
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26 Apr 2026

Caroline Hut ❤️ A great base for our mountaineering courses, alpine trekking adventures, and…

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