Chancellor Hut
About Chancellor Hut
Chancellor Hut is a Serviced alpine DOC hut in Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 12 bunks. Its facilities include mattresses, non-flush toilets and tap water (untreated), 4 in all. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Almer Hut, 9 km away.
Chancellor Hut is the oldest alpine hut still on its original site. It was carried in piece by piece and assembled on site, in the days before alpine air lifts.
Facilities
- Mattresses
- Non-flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Water supply
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some huts must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each hut offers.
Location
Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
Guides for West Coast
- Christchurch to Lake Tekapo and Aoraki: a 5-day road trip
- Freedom Camping in Mackenzie 2026: Tekapo, Twizel and Lake Pukaki
- Freedom Camping in Twizel: Where You Can Stay
- DOC Huts in New Zealand by Region: Types, Fees, Tickets
- Easy DOC Huts for Families and First-Timers 2026-27: Walk Times and Fees
- South Island West Coast camping road trip
Questions about Chancellor Hut
How much does it cost to stay at Chancellor Hut?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
How many bunks does Chancellor Hut have?
Chancellor Hut has 12 bunks.
What facilities does Chancellor Hut have?
Mattresses, Non-flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Water supply.
Read the DOC hut rules before you go.
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