Mueller Hut Route
Mueller Hut
A red alpine hut at 1,800 m on the Sealy ridge. Staying overnight lets you see sunrise over Mount Cook and glacier ice avalanches, making it one of New Zealand's most beautiful huts.
The Mueller Hut route continues upward from Sealy Tarns, crossing a scree slope and rocky ridge to the hut at about 1,800 m. It takes about 3–4 hours one way, with roughly 1,000 m of ascent. This is an alpine route that requires some experience and equipment. The hut has 28 beds and must be booked in advance on the DOC website, as it is extremely popular in summer. From the front of the hut, you can hear glacier collapses, watch the sunset and see Mount Cook at sunrise. Day trips are also possible. Never go in bad weather, when there is snow, or during avalanche periods. Consult the Mount Cook visitor center before setting out.
Opening hours
Summer only; mountain huts require reservation
Nearby sights
- Sealy Tarns Track
- Kea Point Track
- The Hermitage & Sir Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre
- Aoraki / Mount Cook
- Aoraki Mount Cook Scenic Flights
- Tasman Glacier & Tasman Lake
- Peters Lookout
- Lake Alexandrina