Hooker Hut | Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Warning: The bridge over the Hooker River was at risk of being washed away and is currently being replaced in 2026. Check that access is available.
Hooker Hut was originally located a fair way further up the valley, well above the lake, but was moved a few times due to unstable ground. Eventually, as access became dangerous due to changing climatic conditions and problems with the moraine, it was moved right down the valley in 2021.
It’s hidden away to avoid damage from the 800 K visitors to Hooker Lake.
To find it, keep going up the Sefton Bivvy track, which is unmarked except for a small orange triangular marker on the timber boardwalk near the toilet.
Very well restored. With a colour scheme that makes it stand out in the landscape.
You need to book it at the DOC office in Aoraki Village.
category . . . standard hut
hut & campsite fee . . . From 1 July 2026
Hut | Summer 1 October to 30 April | Friday & Saturday
Adult (18+ years): $56 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $28.00 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $28.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.00 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Hut | Summer 1 October to 30 April | Sunday to Thursday
Adult (18+ years): $54 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $27.00 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $27.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $13.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Hut | Peak summer 1 December to 29 February | Friday & Saturday
Adult (18+ years): $60 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $30.00 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $30.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $15.00 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Hut | Peak summer 1 December to 29 February | Sunday to Thursday
Adult (18+ years): $58 per night
Child/Youth (5-17 years): $29.00 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $29.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Hut | Off-season 1 May to 30 September | Sunday to Thursday
Adult (18+ years): $50.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $25.00 per night
Infant: (0-4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $25.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
booking . . . required book here
elevation . . . 870 m
bunks . . . 8 mattresses on bunks
built . . . 1909, relocated 1948, 1961, 1994, before moved to the current location in 2021
heating . . . woodburner with wood supplied
water . . . tap above outside sink from 3000 litre rainwater tank
toilet . . . longdrop
facilities . . . picnic tables, gas cooking, lighting
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