Department of Conservation Huts
Plateau Hut
A large network of huts are run by the Department of Conservation including huts which are of interest to climbers. These huts contain mattresses and sometimes a radio. NZAC members receive a discount, on producing their current NZAC membership card, at DOC alpine huts. New Zealand NZAC members are also entitled to a 30% discount on the DOC Backcountry Annual Hut Pass. Click here for information on how to purchase one: DOC Backcountry Hut Pass
A summary list of the more relevant alpine huts is listed below. For information on these and other DOC huts, please click on this link: DOC Backcountry Huts by Region
Prices last updated January 2013. Follow links below to find out more about facilities and up-to-date alerts/warnings in the areas surrounding these huts.
Aoraki Mt Cook National Park
To pay fees for the following huts, please contact: DOC Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
- Plateau Hut ($36 public, NZAC $15)
- Kelman Hut ($36 public, NZAC $31)
- Tasman Saddle Hut ($30 public, NZAC $25)
- Mueller Hut ($36 public, NZAC $31)
- Sefton Biv (free)
- Barron Saddle Hut ($20 public, NZAC $15)
- Gardiner Hut ($20 public, NZAC $15)
- Empress Hut ($20 public, NZAC $15)
- Copland Shelter (free)
- Hooker Hut ($5 all)
Westland National Park
To pay fees for the following huts, please contact: DOC Westland Tai Poutini Nationa Park
- Almer Hut ($15 all)
- Chancellor Hut ($15 all)
- Castle Rocks Hut ($5 adult)
Aspiring National Park
To pay fees for the following hut, please contact: DOC Mount Aspiring National Park
- Liverpool Biv ($15 public, NZAC $7.50)
Taranaki Mt Egmont National Park
To pay fees for the following hut, please contact: DOC Egmont National Park
- Syme Hut ($5 adults)
Other
- Dasler Biv (free)
