1 active Westland Tai Poutini alert
- CautionActive landslide zones on Copland TrackDo not stop in either of Copland Track’s signposted active landslide zones; take extra care during and after heavy rain.Official details
Overview
About Centennial Hut
Why stop
- A well-equipped alpine base with a striking high-mountain setting
Heads up
- No DOC track; reaching it takes independent alpine route-finding
Map
Where it is
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Before you go
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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More about Centennial Hut
A high alpine baseCentennial Hut is a 20-bunk, serviced alpine hut on a rock outcrop at Tusk Rock, high on Franz…
Centennial Hut is a 20-bunk, serviced alpine hut on a rock outcrop at Tusk Rock, high on Franz Josef névé at about 2,400 m. The view takes in the coast below and Southern Alps peaks above. This is a base for planned mountaineering trips, not a walk-in day stop.
Plan a real alpine approachThere is no DOC track to the hut, so you need to plan and navigate your own route.
There is no DOC track to the hut, so you need to plan and navigate your own route. Air access is to Davis Snowfield; ground approaches are typically from Almer Hut, Pioneer Hut or Graham Saddle. Book ahead: DOC Backcountry Hut Passes and Hut Tickets aren't valid here.
What you'll find insideThere are 20 bunks with mattresses, a toilet, water tank, limited lighting, radio and charging…
There are 20 bunks with mattresses, a toilet, water tank, limited lighting, radio and charging points. Self-catering gear includes pots, plates, cutlery, a toaster, espresso maker and teapot. The tank's treatment status isn't confirmed, so bring a way to treat water.
A centennial in the nameThe hut's name marks the centennial of the New Zealand Alpine Club, founded in 1891.
The hut's name marks the centennial of the New Zealand Alpine Club, founded in 1891.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Westland Tai Poutini
89 sightingsKeaMost seen around 10 AMSighting map
10 sightingsBlue DuckMost seen around 5 PMSighting map
80 sightingsKererūMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
38 sightingsTūīMost seen around 5 AMSighting map
10 sightingsNew Zealand FalconMost seen around 10 AMSighting map
28 sightingsYellow-crowned ParakeetMost seen around 8 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Westland Tai Poutini. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
