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Empress Hut

Empress Hut Backcountry Hut

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About

This is an alpine serviced 12-bunk hut in the Aoraki/Mount Cook area. The route to Empress Hut is highly technical and only suitable for very experienced mountaineers.

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Hut details

Bunks

12

Bookable

No

Location

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Canterbury

Facilities

Mattresses
Lighting
Toilets - non-flush
Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Water supply

Last updated

16 Apr 2026

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