Bushline Hut is a DOC backcountry hut in Nelson Lakes National Park, near St Arnaud in the Tasman region. It sits on the tree line at 1,280 metres, with views over Lake Rotoiti and the St Arnaud Range. The hut is an overnight tramp that suits families with children and new trampers. Above it is the historic Kea Hut, which is locked, and the open tops lead to 2nd Basin and the old Mt Robert ski field buildings.
Facilities are basic: cold water from a rain tank, and a wood burner with firewood provided, though firewood may run short if weather stops resupply. Hut tickets are paid for each night, through the honesty box at the hut or with a Backcountry Hut Pass or Campsite Pass. Huts can be booked online until 30 June 2027, and there are no spaces kept for visitors without a booking. Phone and in-person bookings at a visitor centre carry a $10 fee. Snow and ice can make the hut hard to reach in winter, and the water tank may freeze. Our pick in St Arnaud for an overnight tramp with a lake view.