East Matakitaki Hut | Nelson Lakes National Park
This old NZFS hut is mainly used by those on the Lewis Pass to St Arnaud route, ie, not many at all, perhaps six or eight parties a year.
Chances are you won’t be disturbed if you stay here.
The roof was replaced, a woodshed was built, and the hut was repainted in 2020.
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 . . . 920 m
bunks . . . 6 mattresses
built . . . 1960—61, renovated by Backcountry Trust in 2020
heating . . . open fireplace
water . . . bucket and 10 m walk to East Matakitaki River
toilet . . . longdrop
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