Macaulay Hut sits at the head of the Macaulay River valley near Lake Tekapo in Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park. This 14-bunk serviced stone hut is owned by the Mackenzie Alpine Trust and was built through local donations and volunteer effort. While originally intended for trampers and climbers, it’s now a popular destination for overlanders. With solar lighting, cooking facilities, and a first-come, first-served model, it’s a key stop for off-road adventures in the Mackenzie backcountry.

Dogs are not allowed in the hut but can be kept outside.