Dart Hut
Located in Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region
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Introduction
This is a serviced 32-bunk hut in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Tree fall hazard
There is a risk for campers from windfall/branch drops as the area can be exposed to extreme wind events.
Fees
Backcountry Hut Passes
Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes won't be accepted from 1 October to 30 April.
Hut
- 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 Ticket (red) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut.
Camping
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5-17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0-4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Approximate times from nearest huts
- Daleys Flat Hut via Rees-Dart Track: 5–7 hr (18 km)
- Shelter Rock Hut via Rees-Dart Track: 4–6 hr (10 km)
- Aspiring Hut via Cascade Saddle Route: 8–10 hr (16 km)
Tracks to this hut
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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 |