Hut · Canterbury, New Zealand

Carrington Hut

Arthur's Pass National Park

Carrington Hut is a 36-bunk hut in Arthur's Pass National Park, reached along a route with numerous river crossings. Rivers can rise quickly after heavy rain. A log burner heats the hut, but you bring your own cooker and utensils. A radio link to Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre runs 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily. Camping is also offered.

Carrington Hut is a hut in Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 36 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

Book with DOC DOC page for Carrington Hut

Carrington Hut, Arthur's Pass National Park

How booking Carrington Hut works

Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 36 bunks.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type: Hut · DOC category: Serviced Hut
Sleeps: 36 bunks
Season: “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
Site types: 36 bunks, Tent sites
Fees (NZD): 1 May to 30 Sep
Adult (18+): $25 per night
Child/youth (5-17): $12.50 per night
1 Oct to 30 Apr, weekdays
Adult (18+), weekdays: $28 per night
Child/youth (5-17), weekdays: $14 per night
1 Oct to 30 Apr, weekends
Adult (18+), weekends: $32 per night
Child/youth (5-17), weekends: $16 per night
1 Dec to 29 Feb, weekdays
Adult (18+), weekdays: $29 per night
Child/youth (5-17), weekdays: $14.50 per night
1 Dec to 29 Feb, weekends
Adult (18+), weekends: $34 per night
Child/youth (5-17), weekends: $17 per night
Camping adult (18+): $10 per night
Camping child/youth (5-17): $5 per night
all seasons
Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
Facilities: Radio link to Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily
Rules and limits: Log burner for heating
Not available: bring your own cooker and utensils
Getting there: Numerous river crossings along the route
Booked through: DOC bookings
Location: -42.95987, 171.44815

In an emergency, call 111.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Carrington Hut yet. Book it with DOC.

Nearby places to stay

Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.

Carrington Hut: questions

Do I need to book Carrington Hut ahead?

Yes. Carrington Hut is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).

How many people does Carrington Hut sleep?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 36 bunks at Carrington Hut.

How much does Carrington Hut cost?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $25 NZD per night (1 May to 30 Sep); Child/youth (5-17) $12.50 NZD per night (1 May to 30 Sep); Adult (18+), weekdays $28 NZD per night (1 Oct to 30 Apr, weekdays); Child/youth (5-17), weekdays $14 NZD per night (1 Oct to 30 Apr, weekdays); Adult (18+), weekends $32 NZD per night (1 Oct to 30 Apr, weekends); Child/youth (5-17), weekends $16 NZD per night (1 Oct to 30 Apr, weekends); Adult (18+), weekdays $29 NZD per night (1 Dec to 29 Feb, weekdays); Child/youth (5-17), weekdays $14.50 NZD per night (1 Dec to 29 Feb, weekdays); Adult (18+), weekends $34 NZD per night (1 Dec to 29 Feb, weekends); Child/youth (5-17), weekends $17 NZD per night (1 Dec to 29 Feb, weekends); Camping adult (18+) $10 NZD per night; Camping child/youth (5-17) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free (all seasons).

When is Carrington Hut open?

Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."

What is the emergency number at Arthur's Pass National Park?

In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.

Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.