Crow Hut | Arthurs Pass National Park
Accessed either directly from Arthurs Pass village via Avalanche Peak, and a fun scree slide, or from the Waimakariri Valley via a well-marked track.
On a river terrace with great views over to the ramparts of Avalanche Peak, ie, an entirely mountainous backdrop. A posse of keas may visit and amuse you with their antics, so don’t leave stuff outside without supervision.
A well-insulated hut that is an inspiring place to visit.
category . . . standard hut
hut fee . . . from 1 July 2026
Adult (18+ years): $15.00 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, red for youth) for each night of your stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. A Backcountry Hut Pass is also valid year-round.
booking . . . not required all year for either hut or camping
campsite fee . . . free to camp
elevation . . . 1025 m
bunks . . . 10 mattresses, on two sleeping platforms
built . . . 2002
heating . . . woodburner, wood supplied
cooking . . . none
water . . . from Crow River, 70 m walk each way. Take a large plastic container.
toilet . . . longdrop
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