Dart Hut
Mount Aspiring National Park • Otago
Alerts
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Forecast point: Cascade Saddle (1524m) · 7.5km away
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- About
- This is a serviced 32-bunk hut in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Tree fall hazard
There is a risk for campers from windfall/branch drops as the area can be exposed to extreme wind events.
Fees and bookings
Fees
Backcountry Hut Passes can be used for this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes won't be accepted from 1 October to 30 April.
Hut
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): $17.50 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
Camping
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass or Campsite Pass.
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Campers may use hut water supply and toilets only.
Bookings
Getting there
Approximate times from nearest huts
- Daleys Flat Hut via Rees-Dart Track: 5–7 hr (18 km)
- Shelter Rock Hut via Rees-Dart Track: 4–6 hr (10 km)
- Aspiring Hut via Cascade Saddle Route: 8–10 hr (16 km)
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CA10
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1246716, N5060574
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the hut