Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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West Harper Hut

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

Canterbury, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Craigieburn Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

860m

Approx. elevation

-43.09977, 171.60704

Coordinates

BV20
E1486624, N5227175

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Facilities

Canvas bunks.

Facilities

Heating, Toilets - non-flush, Water from stream, Water supply

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Free

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West Harper Hut can be accessed on the trails Cass-Lagoon Trail and Coleridge to Bealey Beer Run from our trail directory.

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West Harper Hut

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

Hut Map

About this hut

Facilities

Facilities

Fees and bookings

Fees

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Trails

Hut Notes

Trail Running Community

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