Christopher Hut
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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
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Tickets (red) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
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.Duration 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 | See visitor centre hours |