Annual Doc Hut Pass
YHA New Zealand and DOC have teamed up to offer YHA members a great discount on DOC's Backcountry Hut Passes. Annual Hut passes normally retail for $122 but YHA members can now purchase them for $100!
DOC - Department of Conservation
Providing for recreation is a major part of DOC's work. This covers the management of rugged backcountry tracks and over 950 accompanying backcountry huts that are used by hunters, recreational trampers and in limited sites, cyclists. Huts provide unique places to stay, refuge from bad weather and a place to rest and recover when you are out exploring the many parks and reserves.
YHA New Zealand has always had a strong relationship with the Department of Conservation, at various times supporting conservation initiatives on the ground. We're proud to offer DOC’s Annual Hut Passes and Hut Tickets for sale to our guests.
DOC has just updated us (January 11 2021). There are still plenty of opportunities to explore this season.
How to purchase your pass
Select your pass or ticket below to make your purchase. Our Customer Services team is arranging the set up and sending of the passes & tickets. If you need your passes at short notice please make sure to allow for delivery times and our office hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5:00pm. Please note: Delivery is only available for New Zealand addresses. We can also send the Hut Pass to one of our hostels for you to pick up on arrival.
DOC Hut tickets
We're stoked to offer our members the convenience of buying DOC hut tickets online and at selected hostels.
Terms and conditions
Annual Hut Passes
Annual Backcountry hut passes are valid for one year and allow the holder to stay in most backcountry huts for the duration of the pass. Exceptions and restrictions to the use of Hut Passes apply, please check terms and conditions before purchasing your pass.
Always check the latest facility, condition and weather information at the nearest DOC visitor centre before you leave for your adventure, and be prepared for all conditions.
Please note:
- Hut passes do not guarantee a sleeping place in the hut unless pre-booked.
- Hut passes cannot be refunded.
- Hut passes are not transferable and not valid until signed by the Hut Pass holder.
Hut Tickets
Hut tickets are valid to stay in most DOC huts, however the number of tickets required per night varies with the type of hut:
- One ticket per person per night to stay in a standard hut or a campsite at serviced huts.
- Three tickets per person per night to stay in a serviced hut.
Please note some huts are not accessible with hut tickets and must be booked via the DOC National Visitor Booking system. Click on this link for a complete list of huts from the Department of Conservation.
Please note:
- Hut tickets do not guarantee a sleeping place in the hut.
- Hut tickets cannot be refunded.
- Hut tickets are transferable.
- Tickets should be displayed on the hut overnight.
- Always check the latest facility, condition and weather information at the nearest DOC visitor centre before you leave for your adventure, and be prepared for all conditions.