French Ridge Hut

OPEN

French Ridge Hut is a DOC buildings, located in Otago / Southland / Fiordland, South Island. Part of New Zealand's Department of Conservation backcountry hut network. Always check current conditions and book through DOC before travelling.

🏔️ Buildings📍 Otago / Southland / Fiordland🗺️ South Island

Location

⛺ Campsite🏔️ Hut

Coordinates: -44.42866, 168.69386

Hut details

Status: OPEN
Category: Buildings
Type: Serviced-Alpine Hut
Region: Otago / Southland / Fiordland
Island: South Island
Coordinates: -44.4287, 168.6939

Check booking & current status

Always verify conditions, bookings and permits directly with DOC before travelling.

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Nearby walking tracks

WHITBOURN TK

Tracks2.1 km

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EAST MATUKITUKI TRACK

Tracks6.0 km

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UPPER WEST MATUKITUKI TRACK

Tracks2.4 km

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UPPER E MATUKITUKI /RABBIT PASS ROUTE

Tracks15.9 km

View on DOC →

LIVERPOOL TRACK

Tracks1.5 km

View on DOC →

GLACIER BURN TRACK

Tracks1.3 km

View on DOC →

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Shelter Rock Campsite (Lawn at Hut)

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Colin Todd Hut

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DOC data as of: May 2026

Safety notice: This page is for planning and discovery only. Always check official DOC information, weather, track conditions, bookings, permits and local safety guidance before travelling. Do not rely solely on this website or GPS for navigation.

Data source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC). Not an official DOC website. Always verify information at doc.govt.nz.