10 October 2026
Cloud about the tops, and light showers developing this evening.
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Daleys Flat Hut
This is a serviced 20-bunk hut in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area.
Hut category
Serviced
Capacity
20 bunks
Booking
Required
Alerts for Daleys Flat Hut
Dart Track closed due to slip
A large slip in Dart Valley between Daleys Flat Hut and Chinamans Bluff has made the Rees-Dart Track circuit impassable. Dart Track is closed indefinitely. View a photo of the slip (JPG, 747K) . Trampers can still walk some of the track from either end. Be aware in winter (May- November), conditions on the Rees Saddle and Cascade Saddle change quickly due to snow, ice and avalanche terrain. There is a risk of being trapped at Dart Hut by alpine conditions if you don’t have alpine equipment and experience. This is a long-term alert. First published on 11 January 2026. Last reviewed on 9 October 2026.
Rees Dart Track huts and campsites open for bookings
Huts and campsites on the Rees Dart Track open for bookings on 1 October 2026 for stays from 21 November 2026. First published on 27 August 2026.
Upper Snowy Creek bridge removed
The upper Snowy Creek bridge has been removed from the Rees-Dart Track for winter 2026. Walking the track now involves a dangerous river crossing. The bridge is usually reinstalled mid to late November depending on avalanche conditions. First published on 18 May 2026.
Outdoor alert
Outdoor alert
Mount Aspiring National Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
11 October 2026
Showers clearing to partly cloudy in the afternoon. Snow to 1900 metres at first.
12 October 2026
Fine, but becoming overcast at night.
13 October 2026
Showers turning to heavy rain. Snow lowering to 2500 metres.
14 October 2026
Heavy rain easing. Snow to 1700 metres.
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About Daleys Flat Hut
This is a serviced 20-bunk hut in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area.
Facilities at Daleys Flat Hut
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walking tracks near Daleys Flat Hut
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