Hooker Hut | Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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 it became dangerous to access due to changing climatic conditions causing 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 that is not marked except for a small orange triangular marker on the timber boardwalk not far from 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 fee . . . Fees from 1 July 2023
Hut
Adult (18+ years): $30 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $15 per night
Infant: (0–4 years): free
Campsite
Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Infant: (0–4 years): free
Pay at the time of booking.
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
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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