Wilderness huts and shelters in Queenstown-Wakatipu Ward

This collection features a diverse range of backcountry shelters across the Wakatipu Basin and Mount Aspiring National Park. It includes modern serviced huts on the Routeburn and Greenstone tracks, offering mattresses and heating, alongside historic stone structures from the 19th-century gold mining era in the Richardson Mountains. These sites provide essential refuge for hikers navigating the alpine terrain of the Rees, Caples, and Shotover valleys, with facilities ranging from basic bivouacs to multi-bunk lodges.