Magdalen Hut | St James Conservation Area
Magdalen Hut is a newish DOC 6 bunker not too far from the road that would make a decent base camp if you carried a fishing rod.
Replaced an older NZFS 6 bunk hut, but it is a vast improvement, with plenty of double-glazed windows and insulation.
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
bunks . . . 6 mattresses
built . . . 2008
heating . . . woodburner
water . . . tap above outside sink from rainwater tank
toilet . . . long drop
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