Cameron Hut
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Cameron Valley, Arrowsmith Ranges
Owned by the Canterbury Mountaineering Club (CMC)
Access
- Located in a glacial basin beneath the Arrowsmith Ranges at 1,275m.
- 16 km (5–6 hours) medium-difficulty tramp from the car park.
- Track is sporadically marked; route-finding skills required. Follow the true right of the river.
- Sign the intentions book at the car park to notify local runholders of your access.
Facilities
- 9 bunks with foam mattresses.
- Stainless steel bench, rainwater tank, solar lighting, and area map.
- Fire extinguisher, fire blanket.
- Outside long-drop toilet.
Rules
- Hut fees: Free for CMC members; $20/night for non-members.
- Camping fees: $10/night for non-members.
- DOC tickets are not valid for CMC huts.
- This is a non-bookable hut. Payment does not reserve you a bed.
History
- Built in 1952 by CMC members who carried materials in over several days.
- Rebuilt in 1982 using prefabricated sections flown in by helicopter.
Climbs in the area
- Key Peaks:
- Mt Arrowsmith (2,781m)
- Upham Peak (2,705m)
- Jagged Peak (2,706m)
- Tower Peak (2,696m)
- Couloir Peak (2,642m)
- The Twins (2,564m)
- East Horn (2,519m)
- Tent Peak (2,448m)
- Prop Peak (2,408m)
- Traverse the Wild Mans Brother Range into the South Branch of the Ashburton River for additional routes.
Additional notes
- Report maintenance needs to the CMC huts team: [email protected]
- Pack out all rubbish and respect the hut’s remote, alpine environment.
Free for members
Non-members: $20 night
- Owned by the CMC.
- This is a non-bookable hut.
- Use is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All hut fees go back into hut maintenance.
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