Wharfedale Hut
Oxford Forest Conservation Area • Canterbury
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Forecast point: Mt Oxford (1364m) · 4.5km away
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- About
- This is a standard 10-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- 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
Times from nearest road end and hut
- View Hill car park via Wharfedale Track: 5 hr
- Lees Valley Road via Townshend Track (permission from Lees Valley Station required): 3 hr
- Black Hill Hut via Black Hill Track: 3 hr 30 min
Tracks to this hut
Know before you go
Be aware that there are often hunters in this area.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the hut