Barker Hut
Arthur's Pass National Park • Canterbury
Alerts
NIWA weather risks
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Forecast point: Carrington Hut (833m) · 5.2km away
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- About
- This is a standard 10-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
- Facilities
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Canterbury Mountaineering Club hut.
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Free for Canterbury Mountaineering Club (CMC) members.
- Non-CMC members: See the CMC website for fees and methods of payment.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Getting there
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BV20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1469376, N5239174
Know before you go
The NZ Mountain Radio Service has closed down
The NZ Mountain Radio Service has closed and the mountain radio at this hut is no longer monitored.
Visitors should carry a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) as a method of emergency contact. Prepare for your trip with an extended weather forecast before heading into the backcountry.
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.
Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.
NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the hut