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Hawdon Hut

Arthur's Pass National Park

Hawdon Hut has 20 bunks and lies in a valley that is habitat for the endangered kakariki (orange-fronted parakeet). The route has numerous river crossings and should not be attempted during or after heavy rain. A log burner heats the hut and you bring your own cooker and utensils. Follow the standard orange track markers.

Hawdon Hut is a hut in Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 20 bunks. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

Book with DOCDOC page for Hawdon Hut
Hawdon Hut, Arthur's Pass National Park

How booking Hawdon Hut works

Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this hut. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 20 bunks.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type
Hut · DOC category: Serviced Hut
Sleeps
20 bunks
Season
“Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
Site types
20 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 (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.

Rules and limits
  • Log burner for heating
  • Not available: bring your own cooker and utensils
Getting there
  • Numerous river crossings; do not attempt during or after heavy rain
Booked through
DOC bookings
Location
-42.91107, 171.73266

In an emergency, call 111.

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

Nearby places to stay

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

Hawdon Hut: questions

Do I need to book Hawdon Hut ahead?

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

How many people does Hawdon Hut sleep?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 20 bunks at Hawdon Hut.

How much does Hawdon 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 (5-17) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free (all seasons).

When is Hawdon 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.