Department of Conservation alerts can be found here. For any 'boil-water', or important notices please visit the council website prior to your stay as they monitor the intake and reticulation system and keep residents informed of any updates, which are posted online at www.selwyn.govt.nz.
If you opt for bank transfer to pay your hut fees the door code won't be available to you until the funds are recorded as received during office weekday hours. If you pay via Visa/MasterCard the code will be available in your account, when you login, click on the Reservations tab.
Summary:
This base lodge is located in the heart of Arthur's Pass National Park and is only two hours drive from Christchurch. It provides a great base to climb and explore the surrounding mountains from, with peaks suitable for beginner and advanced climbers alike. Leave No Trace Video 'Respect the Wildlife': Please don't feed the Kea
Location:
Nestled amongst the trees at the very end of School Tce above Department of Conservation Headquarters at Arthur's Pass Township. Vehicle access and parking, 5 minutes walk from Railway Station, 2 minutes walk from Department of Conservation Visitor Center.
Facilities:
3 Rooms - total sleeps 28:
Room A: a platform that sleeps 4 and one bunk on the bottom row (5) + 1 bunk in the centre and 4 on the top = 10.
Room B: 5 bunks on the bottom, 5 in the centre and 5 on the top = 15
Wardens Room: 1 double bed and 1 single bunk above = 3. A warden is onsite December 2024 - March 2025.
Single bunks and one double with mattresses (NOTE: no bedding), electricity, heaters, hot showers, fully equipped kitchen (cooking and eating utensils, fridge, stove, microwave), comfortable common room, indoor toilets and a picnic table. We recommend you bring along some toilet paper - just in case supplies have run low.
Access:
Locked by keypad. Combinations will be visible on your user page in the reservations tab when your online booking is completed. Code changes frequently. Please note that the code is NOT available from the Department of Conservation at Arthur's Pass.
Bookings:
PLEASE DO NOT CALL CANTY/WESTLAND SECTION MEMBERS FOR THE ARTHUR'S PASS HUT CODE
Group rates are by special arrangement only and may be made through the National Office. Enquiries to NZAC National Office: +64 (0)3 377 7595 or email.
Point Location:
POINT (171.56168461 -42.94206713)
NZTopo50: BV20 825 447 NZMS260 (old): K33 925 063