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Accommodation was booked as the base for running a variety of trips, including one, two, four and six-day trips at trip grades EM, M, MF, F, and Alpine.
Each grade had a ‘hub coordinator’ to help with planning and securing trip leaders.
Other activities possible were botanising, bouldering, photography, walking, gourmet cooking, and social nights back at base.
Joining the expedition
Members indicated their interest in taking part during the first week, second week, or both weeks as either a trip leader or trip member.
by filling in the online Expression of Interest form,
To keep the meet organisation and costings as straightforward as possible the accommodation cost was worked out on 3 main groups.
Group 1: 8 nights,
group 2: 6-7 nights and
group 3: for the full 2 weeks of 15 nights.
If you went on overnight trips you still paid for the nights you were not there, ensuring a secured a bunk if the weather did not cooperate.
There was a duty roster to keep the lodges tidy and clean, so please all lend a hand.
There were resupply trips from Greymouth to top up provisions during the stay, including resupply of personal food and bread.
There was a planning meeting each evening at 8 pm at the Canterbury Mountaineering Lodge to discuss next days tramping plans with update on weather forecast.
A trip registration form was used for every trip run.
Meals
Breakfast and lunches are BYO. You will need to bring lunch food for tramping or
base lodge lunches. There is not a lot of fridge space so please items that don't
need refrigeration. There is no freezer capacity.
Evening meal arrangements are not finalised and there will be a follow up email on how we can get this to work. However, we would like to have a group dinner at the local cafe for the first night Saturday 6 March if that suits people. Please let Cathy know if you'd like to join this dinner.
Milk made from milk powder, tea bags and instant coffee will be provided. If you
want plunger coffee BYO and a plunger if you have a travel one.
Provided also hand soap and hand sanitiser.
There are two options for eating out at night
The Wobbly Kea(approve sites) Lunch and dinner closes 7 30pm
There is also the Store(approve sites) café, closes at 5pm. It has café lunch food and basic supplies.
Those intending to do overnight trips need to bring their own dinners for those trips.
Please bring
Bring your usual tramping gear including towel toiletries and earplugs
one toilet roll per person to stock the lodges
a pillow case
a tea towel each
For overnight/multi day people - please bring a cooker, billies, and washing up stuff if you have them,and especially a gas canister.
Transport
The van is travelling down on Saturday 6 March and returning on Sunday 21 March and is full.
If you are travelling down by car and have a spare seat please use this list to let people know.
If you can help out, it would be appreciated but we understand that many people are in the South Island for longer than two weeks.
The alternatives to get to Arthurs Pass are plane, train or bus to Christchurch and then book a seat on the shuttle service that goes through Arthurs Pass to the West Coast. West Coast Shuttle Service or Atomic Travel
Expedition fixture card
Overnight and multi-day trips
Trips will be undertaken when the weather obliges and people are available and can be run more than once
Trip numbers may be limited due to the small number of bunks in some huts
People should bring cookers, gas, billies, sleeping mats (in case of full huts) and all food for themselves. As each trip gets underway, party gear such as cookers, gas and billies will be more efficiently organised
The evening meals required are indicated by the number of nights away on each trip. Don’t rely on getting dehy meals from the local store. Come prepared – a good option is dehy meals from Bivouac with the FMC discount
Full wet weather gear is essential
Tents are required where camping is indicated. The club has tents available.
Make sure you have a Backcountry Hut Pass or enough hut tickets to cover your planned trips.
Times are based on DOC information. See below for links to DoC information
It is important that the walks undertaken and the names of those on them are recorded in the trip diary as a record of the Arthurs Pass Meet and for safety purposesIf you have a PLB please bring it
"Tramping in the South Island - Arthurs Pass to Mt Cook", Sven Brabyn and Elise Bryant, 1997 (out of print); pages 47 to 61
"Tramping in South Island Forest Parks", Joanna Wright, 1990 (out of print); Cass Saddle - Lahoon Saddle track, page 204; Three Passes trip, page 209
Arthur's pass topographic map
View map (click here)
Huts
View huts (click here)Bealey Hut
Bealey Hut
Bealey Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.038, 171.642. There are 6 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Bealey Hut alert
Bealey Spur Track upgrade work
Bealey Spur Track upgrade work will start on the 7 April 2026 and continue for approximately 8 weeks.
The work will only be completed during standard working days; there will be no work on public holidays or weekends. The track will remain open for the duration of the work, unless there is helicopter work planned.
For any closures due to helicopter work 48 hours' notice will be published on the webpage. Follow any signage and contractors and stay clear from machinery.
First published on 2 April 2026.
Bealey Spur Track upgrade work will start on the 7 April 2026 and continue for approximately 8 weeks.
The work will only be completed during standard working days; there will be no work on public holidays or weekends. The track will remain open for the duration of the work, unless there is helicopter work planned.
For any closures due to helicopter work 48 hours' notice will be published on the webpage. Follow any signage and contractors and stay clear from machinery.
First published on 2 April 2026.
Bealey Hut%Bealey Spur Hut
Bealey Spur Hut
Bealey Spur Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.034, 171.57. There are 6 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Bealey Spur Hut%Carrington Hut
Carrington Hut
Carrington Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -42.96, 171.448. There are 36 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required. Carrington Hut%Carroll Hut
Carroll Hut
Carroll Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.791, 171.553. There are 10 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Carrol Hut%Casey Hut
Casey Hut
Casey Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -42.896, 171.871. There are 12 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required.Casey Hut alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
Casey Hut%Cass Saddle Hut
Cass Saddle Hut
Cass Saddle Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.097, 171.692. There are 3 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Cass Saddle Hut%Crow Hut
Crow Hut
Crow Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.943, 171.517. There are 10 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Crow Hut%Dillons Homestead Hut
Dillons Homestead Hut
Dillons Homestead Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.784, 171.486. There are 5 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Dillon Homestead Hut%Dillon Hut
Dillon Hut
Dillon Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.786, 171.487. There are 10 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Dillon Hut%Dunns Creek Hut
Dunns Creek Hut
Dunns Creek Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.835, 171.429. There are 4 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Dunns Creek Hut%Edwards Hut
Edwards Hut
Edwards Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -42.943, 171.647. There are 16 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required. Edwards Hut%Goat Pass Hut
Goat Pass Hut
Goat Pass Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.902, 171.625. There are 20 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Goat Pass Hut%Hawdon Hut
Hawdon Hut
Hawdon Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -42.911, 171.733. There are 20 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required.Hawdon Hut alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
Hawdon Hut%Hamilton Hut
Hamilton Hut
Hamilton Hut is a Serviced hut, located at -43.129, 171.63. There are 20 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are required. Hamilton Hut%Hunts Creek Hut
Hunts Creek Hut
Hunts Creek Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.841, 171.502. There are 4 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Hunts Creek Hut%Julia Hut
Julia Hut
Julia Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.897, 171.424. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Julia Hut%Julia Hut (old)
Julia Hut (old)
Julia Hut (old) is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.897, 171.425. There are 4 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Julia Hut old%Lagoon Saddle A Frame
Lagoon Saddle A Frame
Lagoon Saddle A Frame is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.055, 171.602. There are 0 bunks with toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Lagoon Saddle A Frame Hut%Lagoon Saddle Hut
Lagoon Saddle Hut
Lagoon Saddle Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.055, 171.601. There are 2 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Lagoon Saddle Hut%Mid Taipo Hut
Mid Taipo Hut
Mid Taipo Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.85, 171.443. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. Mid Taipo Hut%Minchin Bivvy
Minchin Bivvy
Minchin Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.795, 171.81. There are 2 bunks with toilets - non-flush. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Minchin Bivvy alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
Minchin Bivvy%Poulter Bivvy
Poulter Bivvy
Poulter Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.815, 171.771. There are 2 bunks with mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Poulter Bivvy alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
Poulter Bivvy%Poulter Hut
Poulter Hut
Poulter Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.849, 171.81. There are 10 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Poulter Hut alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
Poulter Hut%Trust/Poulter Hut
Trust/Poulter Hut
Trust/Poulter Hut is a Standard hut, located at -42.855, 171.843. There are 6 bunks with heating, mattresses, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Trust/Poulter Hut alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
Trust/Poulter Hut%West Harper Hut
West Harper Hut
West Harper Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.1, 171.607. There are 5 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served. West Harper Hut%Worsley Bivvy
Worsley Bivvy
Worsley Bivvy is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -42.851, 171.783. There are 4 bunks with toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Worsley Bivvy alert
Predator control for Arthur's Pass East and Sumner Forest Park
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
First published on 21 November 2025. Last reviewed on 6 January 2026.
We distributed toxic bait pellets containing 1080 on 11-13 December 2025. Arthur’s Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest Park remain open. See Pesticide summary map for the operation area.
It is not safe to hunt for food in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. You are not allowed to bring your dog to this area at any time. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080.
