11 October 2026
Showers about the Divide, clearing in the evening, otherwise fine.
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Park Morpeth Hut
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Hut category
Serviced Alpine
Capacity
6 bunks
Booking
Not required
Alerts for Park Morpeth Hut
Predator control for Wilberforce Mathias
We plan to distribute toxic bait pellets containing 1080 by helicopter on 16 October 2026 depending on the weather. The Rangitata-Rakaia headwaters conservation Area, Central southern Alps/Ka Tiritiri o to Moana Wilberforce Conservation Area, Rakaia Forest Conservation Area and Craigeburn Forest Park will remain open. You are advised not to walk the Three Passes Route on the day/s of the operation. See the Pesticide Summary Map for the operation area. Once the bait has been distributed, it’s not safe to hunt for food or have your dog in this area for up to 8 months. Warning signs and this web alert will be removed once the area is safe again. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species. First published on 1 September 2026. Last reviewed on 9 October 2026.
Canterbury High Country forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers.
14 October 2026
Rain, with heavy falls.
15 October 2026
Rain developing, with snow to 600 metres.
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About Park Morpeth Hut
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area.
Essential preparation for Park Morpeth Hut
Park Morpeth current site is at the corner of the Wilberforce & Cronin Streams at approximately 900m, and provides shelter to trampers passing through on the classic Three Passes trip from Canterbury to the West Coast over Browning Pass 1411m. This hut has solar lighting, fire extinguisher and blanket and a new outdoor toilet. Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut. Nightly fees are free for Canterbury Mountaineering Club members and $10 for non-members. Fees can be paid online. Take care to avoid fire. Candles are not permitted as they put huts at risk. All huts are equipped with fire extinguishers and fire blankets for smothering flames. Carry out all your rubbish and remember to fill in the hut book.
Facilities at Park Morpeth Hut
- Mattresses
- Lighting
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walking tracks near Park Morpeth Hut
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Availability, fees, facilities, water and access can change. Confirm the latest hut information and alerts, carry suitable equipment, and be prepared for the hut to be full.