Hut Book - South Island

Alabaster Hut, Hollyford Track, Fiordland National Park.
Visited Feb-2002 (1 night) and Feb-2004 (1 night)
26-Bunk hut (now - was about 12 bunks when I was there)
Otago University Tramping Club "Fiordland Weekend" Trips

Andersons Cascade Shelter, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 21-Dec-2017 (0 nights)
Roof and toilet only shelter
Afternoon tea / lunch stop on Day 3 of Milford Track

Anchorage Hut
Anchorage Hut, Abel Tasman Coastal Track, Abel Tasman National Park.
Visited Sept-2003 (1 night), Jan-2007 (0 nights), 27-Dec-2013 (0 nights).
34-bunk great walks hut. Bookable year-round.
Otago University Tramping Club trip, Daywalk with family.

Aspiring Hut
Aspiring Hut, Raspberry Creek Road-end, Aspiring National Park.
Visited Aug-2003 (1 night), and Aug-2004 (1 night)
38 Bunks in at least two bunkrooms. NZAC managed.
Otago University Tramping Club Bushball

Awaroa Hut, Abel Tasman Coastal Track, Abel Tasman National Park
Visited Dec-1995 (0 nights), Sept-2003 (0 nights), Jan-2007 (0 nights)
26 Bunks great walks hut. Bookable year-round.
Ranger Tramp, OUTC tramp, Ranger Tramp for DoE.

Bark Bay Hut, Abel Tasman Coastal Track, Abel Tasman National Park
Visited Dec-1995 (0 nights), Sept-2003 (0 nights), Jan-2007 (0 nights)
34 Bunk great walks hut. Bookable year-round.
Ranger Tramp, OUTC tramp, Ranger Tramp for DoE.

Boat Shed Shelter, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 22-Dec-2017
Officially a Guided Walkers shelter, but has a tap and a toilet that independent walkers can use.
Stopped on day 4 of Milford Track to re-tape feet and adjust packs

New and old
Boulder Forks Hut, Leatham Road, Leatham Conservation Area
Visited 5-Oct-2007 (2 nights)
6 bunk forest service hut.
My first WTMC trip.

Bus Stop Shelter, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 20-Dec-2017
Rough hewn shelter, intended for waiting out high rivers immediately beyond
Stopped for a snack on day 2 of Milford Track

Clinton Hut, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited Dec-2003 (0 nights), 19-Dec-2017 (1 night)
40 bunk great walks hut. Bookable in season.
Visited on a daywalk on the Milford Track as part of my summer season famils with Real Journeys. Second visit first night of Milford Track

Devils Creek Hut, Wakamarina Road, Mt Richmond Forest Park
Visited Feb-2007 (0 nights)
6 bunk forest service hut.
Stopped to fill up water bottles on way down from Mt Royal on Outward Bound expedition.

Dumpling Hut, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 21-Dec-2017 (1 night)
40 bunk great walks hut. Bookable in season.
Final night of Milford Track.

D'Urville Hut
D'Urville Hut, Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes National Park
Visited 01-Apr-2010 (0 nights)
10 bunk hut.
Jumped out of the boat to Sabine Hut just long enough to touch the outside wall.

Forest Burn Shelter, Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 30-Dec-2008 (0 nights)
Emergency Shelter only.
Stopped for lunch on the way between Luxmore and Iris Burn Huts

Glade House, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited Dec-2003 (0 nights)
Private Great Walk Hut. Booked users only.
Walked on to deck to look in window on daywalk to Clinton Hut.

Hanging Valley Shelter, Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 30-Dec-2008 (0 nights)
Emergency Shelter only.
Stopped to put on extra layers between Luxmore and Iris Burn Huts

Harris Saddle
Harris Saddle Shelter, Routeburn Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 30-Nov-2015 (0 nights)
Emergency shelter only
Stopped for lunch between Routeburn Falls and Mackenzie Huts

Hidden Falls hut
Hidden Falls Hut, Hollyford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited Feb-2002 (0 nights) and Feb-2004 (0 nights)
12 bunk hut.
Stopped in for lunch to and from Alabaster Hut with OUTC trips.

Hirere Falls Shelter, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visted 20-Dec-2017 (0 nights)
Guided walkers lunch stop
Stopped for a toilet break and morning tea on day 2 of Milford Track

Iris Burn Hut, Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 30-Dec-2008 (1 nights)
50 bunk Great Walk Hut, bookable in season.
Stayed for our second night on the Kepler Track. Slept in the upstairs bunkroom.

Dinner Prep
Lake Chalice Hut, Staircase Road, Mt Richmond Forest Park
Visited 27-Feb-2010 (1 night)
10 bunk forest service style hut, with no running water (even though its called "serviced".)
WTMC tramp.

Howden Hut
Lake Howden Hut, Routeburn Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 01-Dec-2015 (0 nights)
28 bunk Great Walk Hut. Bookable in season.
Stopped for lunch on day 3 of Routeburn.

Decked Out
Lake Mackenzie Hut, Routeburn Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 30-Nov-2015 (1 night)
50 bunk Great Walk hut, Bookable in season
Night two of Routeburn track.

Luxmore Hut, Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 29-Dec-2008 (1 night)
54 Bunk Great Walk Hut. Bookable in season.
Night one of Kepler Track.

Mackinnon Pass Shelter, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 21-Dec-2017 (0 nights)
Emergency Shelter with water tank and gas rings
Morning tea / dry out stop on Day 3 of Milford Track

Mintaro Hut, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 20-Dec-2017 (1 night)
40 Bunk Great Walk Hut. Bookable in season
Night 2 of Milford Track

Moturau Hut, Kepler Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 31-Dec-2008 (0 nights)
40 Bunk Great Walk Hut. Bookable in season
Stopped for lunch in front of the fire on our way out to Rainbow Reach to end the Kepler Track.

Prairie Shelter, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 20-Dec-2017 (0 nights)
Shelter only.
Lunch stop between Clinton and Mintaro Huts.

Pyke Lodge, Hollyford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited Feb-2002 (0 nights) and Feb-2004 (0 nights)
Private Walkers Lodge.
Passed by, stopped long enough to touch the wall on the way past.

Quintin Shelter, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited 21-Dec-2017 (0 nights)
Shelter to the side of Guided Walkers lodge, as a secure pack storage location for Sutherland Falls Track.
Visited Day 3 of Milford Track to enjoy the hot water and flush toilet.

Routeburn Falls Hut
Routeburn Falls Hut, Routeburn Track, Mt Aspiring National Park
Visited 29-Nov-2015 (0 nights)
48 bunk Great Walk hut. Bookable in season
Stopped in for lunch on the way to Routeburn Flats Hut

Routeburn Flats Hut
Routeburn Flats Hut, Routeburn Track, Mt Aspiring National Park
Visited 29-Nov-2015 (1 night)
20 Bunk Great Walk Hut. Bookable in season.
First night stop on the Routeburn Track.

Playing with Light
Sabine Hut, Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes National Park
Visited 04-Apr-2010 (1 night)
32 Bunk hut in two bunkrooms.
Stayed on WTMC Easter tramp as last night.

Sandfly Point Shelter, Milford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visted 22-Dec-2017 (0 nights)
Enclosed shelter to wait for shuttle to Milford Sound
Visited Day 4 of Milford Track

Sunshine Hut, Hollyford Track, Fiordland National Park
Visited Feb-2002 (0 nights) and Feb-2004 (0 nights)
Private Walkers Lodge.
Passed by, stopped long enough to touch the wall on the way past.

West Sabine
West Sabine Hut, Lake Rotoroa, Nelson Lakes National Park
Visited 02-Apr-2010 (2 nights)
34 Bunk hut, in a single room
WTMC Easter Trip. Stayed two nights with much of group going up to Blue Lake Hut for a daywalk.

No comments: