Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Hawdon Hut

This is a serviced 20-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.

Canterbury, New Zealand

Hut DOC Arthur's Pass National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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760m

-42.91107, 171.73266

BV21
 E1496552, N5248282

Hawdon Hut

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About this hut

Hawdon Hut is on radio link to Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre, monitored during office hours:

  • 8:30 am–4:30 pm 7 days except Christmas Day.

Some groups have had difficulty reaching the visitor centre on this radio so read the instructions carefully.

The has a log burner for heating but you'll need your own cooker and utensils.

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

1 May - 30 September

  • Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

1 October - 30 April

Weekdays:

  • Adult (18+ years): $28 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $14 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

  • Adult (18+ years): $32 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $16 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

1 December - 29 February

Weekdays:

  • Adult (18+ years): $29 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.50 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Weekends:

  • Adult (18+ years): $34 per night
  • Child/youth (5–17 years): $17 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the hut is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Trails

Hawdon Hut can be accessed on the trail Hawdon-Edwards Classic from our trail directory.

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