Description
Mt Aspiring National Park
Summary:
This large alpine hut is located just below the snow line and offers amazing views across the Matukituki Valley, and provides a safe haven on route to ascents of Mount Aspiring.
Location:
1,465m on the Mt French ridge, West Matukituki Valley, Mount Aspiring National Park.
Detailed map below.
Facilities:
20 bunks, DoC radio, water tank, toilet.
Access:
2 hours from Aspiring Hut to Pearl Flat then 3 hours up French Ridge through steep bush and open tussock.
Fees:
French Ridge Hut is a first in, first served hut, you cannot book specific dates
- Members $20 per night
- Non-members $40 per night
- Youth rate members & non-members (11-17 years) $10 per night
- Children (10 yrs and under) free
Hut fees payable online by credit card or bank transfer (NZ accounts only) – see above, to the Aspiring Hut Warden if resident, or to the Department of Conservation Wanaka.
Miscellaneous Payments: If you are booking a stay with Youth as per above rates please pay using this link
Location Map
Point Location:
POINT (168.69399548 -44.4286314)
NZTopo50: CA11 572 715
NZMS260 (old): E39 673 332
