Magdalen Hut
St James Conservation Area • Canterbury
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Forecast point: Devilskin Saddle (1234m) · 14.8km away
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- About
- This is a standard five-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
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Getting there
11.5 km (4 hours walk) from the Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre. The centre offers a car parking and shuttle service,
Follow the St James Walkway up the valley, this is the opposite direction from those walking the complete walkway.
The track is in good condition, wide and easily followed.
You can also stay in this hut at the end of your St James Walkway trip.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BU23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1556812, N5294850
Know before you go
Dogs
No dogs allowed.
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Weather
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