– Lat/Long: 43.52° S 170.36° E
Kelman Hut – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information
Kelman Hut Guide
- Place: Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
- Facilities: Kelman Hut is located high above the Tasman Glacier at about 2, 430 m, offering a rugged alpine refuge managed by the Department of Conservation. With 22 bunks, it blends basic comforts—mattresses, lighting, water tank and non‑flush toilet—with dramatic glacial surroundings. Access is typically by helicopter or ski‑plane, making it a vital base for guided climbs, ski‑mountaineering and glacier instruction in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
- Bookable: No
- Sleeps: -
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10 other mountain peaks closest to Kelman Hut:
| 1. | Mt Aylmer (2699 m) | 0.6 km |
| 2. | Tasman Saddle Hut (2340 m) | 1.6 km |
| 3. | Hochstetter Dome (2823 m) | 2.2 km |
| 4. | Murchison Hut (1875 m) | 2.7 km |
| 5. | Mount Green (2838 m) | 5.3 km |
| 6. | Malte Brun (3198 m) | 6.8 km |
| 7. | Whymper Hut (980 m) | 8.4 km |
| 8. | Eade Memorial Hut (978 m) | 9.8 km |
| 9. | Centennial Hut (2385 m) | 10.3 km |
| 10. | Beetham Hut (1451 m) | 10.5 km |