Specimen Point sleepouts | Mohikinui Forks Ecological Area

Not insulated, not adequately insect screened, the wind can whistle through between the timber cladding. All rough sawn timber that doesn’t allow proper cleaning.

Yeah, sub-standard accommodation that doesn’t come close to meeting DOCs standards. Or New Zealand’s Building Code.

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category . . . 2 separate private sleeping shelters, constructed and managed by Mokihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust

private hut fee . . . flat fee of $340 that allows up to 4 guests to spend up to 4 consecutive nights in different sleepouts

in and out . . . Book one night only at Specimen Point. For single-night return trips only. This option is not intended for those traversing more/all of the trail. $90 for sleepout for four people.

booking . . . required. Book online

Book in and out

elevation . . . 110 m

bunks . . . two double mattress bunks, ie, two sets of close friends

built . . . 2012

heating . . . none, no insulation either

water . . . from hut, 30m walk

toilet . . . longdrop

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