Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Kelman Hut

This is an alpine serviced 14-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

1,820m

Approx. elevation

-43.51852, 170.36058

Coordinates

BX16
E1386626, N5178179

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About this hut

There is a daily radio check-in and weather update to all the alpine huts in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. This is at 6:45 pm. There are instructions in the hut that explain how the radio update is done.

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

Adult (18+ years): $30 per night
NZ Alpine Club members: $20 per night
Child/youth (15–17 years): $15 per night

Pay at Aoraki/Mount Cook Visitor Centre.

Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.

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