Bobs Hut | Nelson Lakes National Park
One of the first NZ Forest Service SF70 huts built, but it is 400 mm longer than those later built in large numbers.
Not quite sure why they felt an additional two bunks was appropriate here because it’s never been in a high-use area and East Matakitaki Hut isn’t far away.
Handy when popping over Three Tarns Pass from the Lewis Pass.
There is a photo of the mysterious Bob on the wall, actually a little shrine, and his “grave” outside . . .
category … standard hut
hut fee … 1 standard hut ticket or backcountry hut pass, free to camp
booking . . . not required
elevation … 830 m
bunks … 8 mattresses
built … 1958 as a six bunker, extended to 8 bunks and refurbished 1987. Backcountry Trust renovation in 2022 with new roof
heating … open fireplace
water … bucket and 80 m walk to Mt Maling Stream
toilet … longdrop
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