Christopher Hut
Image:
Sharon Hart
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Christopher Hut
Located in St James Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
This is a serviced 14-bunk hut in the St James Conservation Area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
14 bunk beds
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Te Araroa – the Trail Pass
Registered Te Araroa Trail walkers should purchase the Trail Pass for Te Araroa.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Tracks to this hut
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![St James Walkway]()
St James Walkway
Located in Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve and St James Conservation AreaThis track passes through pastoral land, beech forest and sub-alpine regions, and is a great introduction to multi-night tramping.1 alertDuration 5 daysDifficulty Advanced -
Waiau Pass Route (Blue Lake Route to Lewis Pass)
Located in Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve and St James Conservation AreaWaiau Pass Route is a very technical alpine crossing, suitable for highly experienced parties only. It links Lewis Pass and Nelson Lakes National Park.Duration 8-10 days for full tripDifficulty Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1564113, N5318041
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Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |