French Ridge Hut No. 4 - Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago

French Ridge Hut No. 4Park: Mount Aspiring National ParkOtago5/5Total ratings 59Category: Serviced Alpine HutBunks: 20French Ridge Hut No. 4 is located in Mount Aspiring National Park in the region of Otago. It has 20 bunks and the category of Serviced Alpine Hut.The fourth of four huts/ bivs in the vicinity. Built in 1999 for $75,000 this is a NZAC hut but managed by DOC. It replaced the third hut, which was also known as Lucas Trotter Memorial Hut. Pay fees at Mt Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre; As at Aug. 2018 fees are $25 per person per night (non NZAC members). $15 per person per night (NZAC members).Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	CA11 572 715
Latitude Longitude	-44.428590 168.693869
NZTM Grid Reference	E1257248 N5071498

Elevation: 1480Amenities: Lighting, ToiletsWater Source: Roof into tank

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JamesHancock @james_hancock1

05/01/2023

Seriously beautiful hut, with an even more awesome loo with a view. Plenty of keas around in summer, so be warned if you decide to tent up there (few rock biv spots already made).

Becca-M

04/01/2023

Was very cold and lonely in early winter, gorgeous alpine environment

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