French Ridge Hut
Located in Matukituki Valley area and Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region
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Introduction
This is an alpine serviced 20-bunk hut in the Wanaka/Makarora area. This hut is an NZ Alpine Club hut.Facilities
- Lighting
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
This large alpine hut is located just below the snow line and offers amazing views across the Matukituki Valley, and provides a safe haven on route to ascents of Mount Aspiring.
Fees
This is a New Zealand Alpine Club hut.
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
- Adult non-members (18+ years): $40
- New Zealand Alpine Club member Adult: $20
- New Zealand Alpine Club member Youth Youth (11–17 years): $10
- Youth non-members (11–17 years): $20
- Child/Infant (0–10 years): free
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.
A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings. New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC) members applying for their discount will not be charged this fee.
Approximate time from nearest road end and hut
- Raspberry Creek car park (Wanaka Mt Aspiring Road) via West Matukituki track to Pearl Flat and French Ridge Track: 6–7 hr 30 min (16.2 km)
- From Aspiring Hut via West Matukituki to Pearl Flat and French Ridge Track: 4–5 hr (7.2 km)
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CA11
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1257248, N5071498
This is a popular hut in summer. We recommend taking a sleeping mat or tent in case no bunks are available.
Contacts
| Wānaka Tititea/Mount Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre |
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| Phone | +64 3 443 7660 |
| wanakavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Ballantyne Road Wānaka 9305 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |