De la Beche Hut - Tasman Glacier, Mt Cook National Park

Submitted by admin on 11 September 2008 - 9:34am

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HUT REMOVAL - 20 Feb 2012

Due to extensive deterioration this hut no longer meets DoC standards. Its removal is planned for the 20 February 2012. The hut remains open until demolition date. Anyone intending to use De La Beche should check in with DoC Mt Cook first to get an up date on it's status.

Summary: 

The classic climbs of De la Beche and the Minarets are on the doorstep from this classic location. The hut also provides shelter for those traveling up and down the mighty Tasman Glacier.

Location: 
POINT(170.24195194 -43.5478638)
Map: 
http://nztopomaps.com/14361/De-La-Beche-Hut/Canterbury
NZTopo50: 
BX16 771 746
NZMS260 (old): 
H36 871 362
Location description: 

1,600m on shelf at corner of Tasman and Rudolph Glaciers below De la Beche and the Minarets.

Facilities: 

10 bunks, radio, water tank, utensils, blankets.

Access: 

3-4 hrs from Ball Shelter up the Tasman Glacier.

Fees: 
  • Members $10 per night
  • Non-members $20 per night

Hut fees payable to Department of Conservation, Mt Cook.

Bookings: 

No bookings are possible. The hut is open all year round.