Top Butler Hut
Whataroa area • West Coast
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Forecast point: Tasman Saddle Hut (2316m) · 13.1km away
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- About
- This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Glaciers area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
This is a standard six-bunk hut on stewardship land.
Do not stay in the hut if heavy rain is forecast as the hut is at risk of flooding. A massive amount of rock debris in the river bed creates serious flood risk to the hut.
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
Tracks to this hut
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BX16
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1392727, N5189281
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Weather
Forecast at the hut