Downie Hut | Nelson Lakes National Park

Historic station hut complete with 80 year old graffiti from some original government deer cullers.

Not too many huts of this vintage are remaining in the backcountry.

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category … basic hut

hut fee … free

elevation … 530 m

bunks … 4

built … 1905, refurbished 1990s. Backcountry Trust renovation 2024.

heating … huge open fireplace, ie, not much

water … bucket and 200 m walk to Matakitaki River

toilet … longdrop

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