Brewster Hut

The place

Serviced alpine hut with 12 bunks at 1,398 m in Mount Aspiring National Park (Otago, NZ), Makarora area. 3-4 hours' access from SH 6 (Haast Highway) via the Brewster Track. Unbridged crossing of the Haast River — dangerous in flood or snowmelt. Bring a sleeping bag, stove, toilet paper and lighting. Online booking required October-May ($50/night adults, $25 youth 5-17); first-come first-served June-September via tickets. Intermittent warden December-April. Water sometimes unavailable December-February: bring enough.