Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Tarn Hut

This basic four-bunk hut, in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area, is sited next to a small picturesque tarn in open alpine grassland.

Canterbury, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

1,030m

Approx. elevation

-43.03895, 172.14923

Coordinates

BV22
E1530714, N5234571

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Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush

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Fees

Free

Trails

Tarn Hut can be accessed on the trail Youngman Stream - Tarn Hut Loop from our trail directory.

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