Dart Campsite (near hut)
Located in Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region
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Introduction
This backcountry campsite is located near Dart Hut.Access
- Foot
Landscape
- Alpine
Facilities
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
18 non-powered/tent sites
This campsite is near Dart Hut.
Tree fall hazard
There is a risk for campers from windfall/branch drops as the area can be exposed to extreme wind events.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Tracks to this campsite
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![Cascade Saddle Route]()
Cascade Saddle Route
Located in Matukituki Valley area and Mount Aspiring National ParkThe Cascade Saddle Route is an alpine crossing recommended for experienced trampers as a fine weather, summer route.Duration 4-5 days one wayDifficulty Expert -
Rees-Dart Track
Located in Mount Aspiring National ParkSee spectacular mountain scenery, forest and alpine vegetation, glacier-fed rivers and the Dart Glacier on the Rees-Dart Track.3 alertsDuration 4-5 days one wayDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CA10
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1246716, N5060574
Contacts
| Whakatipu-wai-Māori/Queenstown Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 442 7935 |
| queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 50 Stanley Street Queenstown 9300 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |