Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Mid Caples Hut

This is a serviced 24-bunk hut in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area.

Otago, New Zealand

Hut DOC Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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410m

-44.89188, 168.27316

CB09
E1226760, N5018213

Mid Caples Hut

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Facilities

Heating, Mattresses, Toilets - 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

Backcountry Hut Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes won't be accepted from 1 October to 30 April.

You can camp outside the hut - campsite bookings are required. . 

Campers may use hut water supply and toilets. 

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

Mid Caples Hut can be accessed on the trails Greenstone/Caples, Routeburn-Caples and Caples Track - The Divide Version from our trail directory.

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