Urquhart's Hut is a Bivvy or Basic hut, located at -43.034, 171.317. There are 6 bunks with heating, toilets - non-flush, water from stream, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Urquhart's Hut alert
Predator control for Wilberforce Mathias
We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter on 14 September 2026 depending on the weather.
The Rangitata-Rakaia headwaters conservation Area, Central southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o to Moana Wilberforce Conservation Area, Rakaia Forest Conservation Area and Craigeburn Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk the Three Passes Route on the day/s of the operation.
We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter on 14 September 2026 depending on the weather.
The Rangitata-Rakaia headwaters conservation Area, Central southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o to Moana Wilberforce Conservation Area, Rakaia Forest Conservation Area and Craigeburn Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk the Three Passes Route on the day/s of the operation.
Park Morpeth Memorial Hut is a Serviced Alpine hut, located at -42.972, 171.342. There are 6 bunks with mattresses, lighting, toilets - non-flush, water from tap - not treated, boil before use, and water supply. Bookings are not required, usage is first come, first served.Park Morpeth Memorial Hut alert
Predator control for Wilberforce Mathias
We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter on 14 September 2026 depending on the weather.
The Rangitata-Rakaia headwaters conservation Area, Central southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o to Moana Wilberforce Conservation Area, Rakaia Forest Conservation Area and Craigeburn Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk the Three Passes Route on the day/s of the operation.
We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter on 14 September 2026 depending on the weather.
The Rangitata-Rakaia headwaters conservation Area, Central southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o to Moana Wilberforce Conservation Area, Rakaia Forest Conservation Area and Craigeburn Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk the Three Passes Route on the day/s of the operation.
