Carrington Hut
Serviced hutArthur's Pass National Park, CanterburyDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
This is a serviced 36-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Know before you go
Weather forecast
Carrington Hut weather forecast – NIWA website
Plan for crossing rivers
There are numerous river crossings along this route. Do not attempt this track during and after heavy rainfall. Rivers and major side streams can rise quickly and become dangerous. Ensure you have the latest weather information. If travelling this route during rainy weather take spare food in case you are stuck in the hut by rising river levels. DOC markers may not indicate the safest crossing point. You may need to walk upstream or downstream to find a more suitable place to cross.
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. How to cross rivers safely NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Trip options
Walking times computed leg by leg from DOC track descriptions, from car-accessible trailheads.
2 options · 1 to 5 nights
SH73
Walking in
5 hr
Walking out
5 hr to SH73
Walking in
5 hr
Walking out
30 hr 30 min to Mid-Styx Hut (via Park Morpeth Memorial Hut, Harman Hut, Grassy Flat Hut)
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai track descriptions.
Fees and bookings
1 May - 30 September
1 October - 30 April
Weekdays
Weekends
1 December - 29 February
Weekdays
Weekends
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.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Getting there
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BV20
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
On these tracks
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre
104 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass 7654
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
Harman Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • West Coast • 11.2 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Grassy Flat Hut
Standard • 10 bunks • West Coast • 14.8 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Barker Hut
Serviced Alpine • 10 bunks • Canterbury • 5.2 km
Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
Waimakariri Falls Hut
Basic/bivvies • 6 bunks • Canterbury • 5.7 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Crow Hut
Standard • 10 bunks • Canterbury • 5.9 km
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
All details
- Facilities
- HeatingMattressesToilets - non-flushWater from tap - not treatedboil before useWater supply
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Serviced
- Location
- Arthur's Pass National Park
- Fireplace
- Yes
- Mattress
- Yes
- Capacity
- 36
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- untreated
- Reservations
- No
- Fee
- Yes
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.42.95987° S, 171.44815° E
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Sources
- 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).
- 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.