Mt Arthur Hut

About this hut

Mt Arthur Hut sits on the bushline at approx. 1,300 m. Enjoy views over Wharepapa/Arthur Range and Tasman Bay a short distance from the hut. Watch out for curious weka around the hut.

Facilities

• Bunks - platform (shared) bunks with mattresses
• Water supply - cold water from a rain collection tank
• Heating - woodburner with firewood supplied (use firewood sparingly as it's only restocked once or twice each year)
• Long drop toilet a short walk from the hut 

• Sleeping bag
• Cooking stove, pots/pans and utensils
• Toilet paper
• Rubbish bag
• Newspaper/firelighters and matches/lighter for the wood burner/fire
• Torch

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

Backcountry Hut Passes can be used at this hut. 

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

Mt Arthur Hut can be accessed on the trails Mt Arthur Up & Back, Arthur & Gordons, Mt Arthur Hut, Salisbury over Arthur, The Ellis and Mt Arthur - Flora Huts from our trail directory.