Almer Hut
Serviced Alpine hutFranz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere, West CoastDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
No radio at Almer Hut
13 September 2026
The radio at Almer Hut may not be operational. Due to strong winds, the solar panel was blown off the roof, so the radio battery is currently unable to charge. Arrange a pick up time before travelling to Almer Hut. First published on 11 March 2026. Last reviewed on 14 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
Almer Hut is one of the most famous huts in the Southern Alps. It sits above Franz Josef Glacier with excellent views down the valley and across to the high peaks.
Fees and bookings
Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BX16
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
69 Cron Street, Franz Josef Glacier 7856
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
Castle Rocks Hut
Standard • 4 bunks • West Coast • 4.2 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Centennial Hut
Serviced Alpine • 20 bunks • West Coast • 4.5 km
Mattresses • Lighting • Toilets - non-flush
Pioneer Hut
Serviced Alpine • 12 bunks • West Coast • 6.5 km
Mattresses • Lighting • Toilets - non-flush
Chancellor Hut
Serviced Alpine • 12 bunks • West Coast • 9 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Franz Josef Rainforest Retreat Holiday Park
West Coast • 10.2 km
All details
- Facilities
- MattressesToilets - non-flushWater from tap - not treatedboil before useWater supply
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Serviced Alpine
- Location
- Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
- Fireplace
- No
- Mattress
- Yes
- Capacity
- 12
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- untreated
- Reservations
- No
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.43.47544° S, 170.20817° E
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).