Trevor Carter Hut | Kahurangi National Park

Trevor Carter Hut is situated on a terrace above the Karamea River and is surrounded by countryside still bearing the scars of the 1929 Murchison earthquake.

It can be confusing on some maps due to its location near the old Luna Hut, the previous version of Trevor Carter, now demolished, which used to be on the other side of the river.

There’s a fine new suspension bridge over the Karamea River nearby, but crossing Kendell Creek may be a problem after rain.

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 … 530 m

bunks … 12 mattresses, on two sleeping platforms

built … 2003

heating … woodburner

water … tap above exterior sink on verandah, from rainwater tank

toilet … 1 x longdrop