Mid Taipo Hut | Arthurs Pass National Park
Mid Taipo Hut is a New Zealand Forest Service SF 70 hut from the 1970s, although extended with a large vestibule for any wet gear.
Yeah, this is the style of accommodation that was once prevalent in the hills. Many have been replaced in the national parks and on the named tracks.
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
booking . . . not required
elevation . . . 375 m
bunks . . . 6 mattresses
built . . . 1973
heating . . . woodburner
water . . . tap at rainwater tank
toilet . . . longdrop
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