Carrington Hut
Arthur's Pass National Park • Canterbury
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Forecast point: Carrington Hut (833m)
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- About
- This is a serviced 36-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Facilities
Carrington Hut is on radio link to Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre, monitored during office hours:
- 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 7 days except Christmas Day.
Some groups have had difficulty reaching the visitor centre on this radio, so read the instructions carefully.
The hut has a log burner for heating but you'll need your own cooker and utensils.
Fees and bookings
Fees
1 May - 30 September
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 October - 30 April
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $14 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
1 December - 29 February
Weekdays:
- Adult (18+ years): $29 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Weekends:
- Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Getting there
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BV20
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1473428, N5242473
Know before you go
Weather forecast
Carrington Hut weather forecast – NIWA website
Plan for crossing rivers
There are numerous river crossings along this route. Do not attempt this track during and after heavy rainfall. Rivers and major side streams can rise quickly and become dangerous.
Ensure you have the latest weather information. If travelling this route during rainy weather take spare food in case you are stuck in the hut by rising river levels.
DOC markers may not indicate the safest crossing point. You may need to walk upstream or downstream to find a more suitable place to cross.
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