Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Ball Hut

This is a standard 3-bunk hut in the Aoraki/Mount Cook area.

Canterbury, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

1,040m

Approx. elevation

-43.62474, 170.19084

Coordinates

BX16
E1373423, N5165775

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Facilities and services

There is a daily radio check-in and weather update to all the alpine huts in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. This is at 4:45 pm. There are instructions in the hut that explain how the radio update is done. Radio coverage is not always available at this hut.

Facilities

Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, complete an intentions form and pay fees at the Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park Visitor Centre using cash, Eftpos, Backcountry Hut Pass or Backcountry Hut Tickets.

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