Trust/ Poulter Hut | Arthurs Pass National Park
Trust/ Poulter Hut is one of the remaining 185 NZFS SF 70 huts that abound in the South Island backcountry. Originally constructed for the deer cullers, this is a particularly well-preserved example. It still maintains an open fireplace. The only modification is some clear roofing, which lets in more light.
Despite these charms, you do wonder why anyone would stay here as opposed to continuing to the more amenity-rich Poulter Hut, which is less than an hour up the valley.
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 . . . 625 m
bunks . . . 6 mattresses
built . . . 1960s
heating . . . open fire
water . . . short walk to nearby creek
toilet . . . longdrop
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