• The picturesque setting for the Upper Travers Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park
  • Kitchen area of the hut. | Upper Travers Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park
  • Bunks in the bunk room. |  Upper Travers Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park
  • kitchen and firebox | Upper Travers Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park
  • view from the seating area | Upper Travers Hut, Nelson Lakes National Park

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Upper Travers Hut | Nelson Lakes National Park

Upper Travers Hut is nestled in a most picturesque location just under the climb to Travers Pass.

It’s at an altitude where you might appreciate the double-glazing and good insulation.

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Upper Travers Hut
category serviced hut
hut fee

Summer (1 October to 30 April) — Friday & Saturday

  • Hut: Adult (18+ years): $32.00 per night | Child/youth (5–17 years): $16.00 per night | Infant (0–4 years): free

Summer (1 October to 30 April) — Sunday to Thursday

  • Hut: Adult (18+ years): $28.00 per night | Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.00 per night | Infant (0–4 years): free

Peak Summer (1 December to 29 February) — Friday & Saturday

  • Hut: Adult (18+ years): $34.00 per night | Child/youth (5–17 years): $17.00 per night | Infant (0–4 years): free

Peak Summer (1 December to 29 February) — Sunday to Thursday

  • Hut: Adult (18+ years): $29.00 per night | Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.50 per night | Infant (0–4 years): free

Off-season (1 May to 30 September)

  • Hut: Adult (18+ years): $25.00 per night | Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night | Infant (0–4 years): free

Backcountry Hut Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. How to pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass.

booking required all year for hut but not campsite, book here
campsite fee

all year. Campsites can’t be booked

  • Adult (18+ years): $15.00 per night | Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night | Child/Infant (0–4years): free

Fees for camping are paid with hut tickets, a Backcountry Hut Pass, or a Campsite Pass. A Backcountry Hut Pass is valid for camping year-round. How to pay with your Backcountry Hut Pass.

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 or give it to the hut warden.

Campers may use the hut’s water supply and toilet.

elevation 1340 m
bunks 24 mattresses on sleeping platforms, in two bunkrooms
built 2004
heating woodburner, with wood supplied
water taps above 2 inside sinks, from rainwater tank
toilet 2 x longdrops