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

Submitted by admin on 11 September 2008 - 8:34am

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HUT REMOVED - 20 Feb 2012

Due to extensive deterioration this hut was demolished and removed on 20 February 2012. Many thanks to the NZAC volunteers, DOC Aoraki/Mt Cook staff, and Airforce crew who contributed many hours and resources towards the removal. The base frame of the hut remains in place - NZAC hope to be able to replace this hut within the next 5 years. The old bivvy rock is still in place.

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.