Bobs Hut | Nelson Lakes National Park

Classic SF70 hut, of the original NZ Forest Service variety. Not quite sure why they felt an 8 bunker was appropriate here because it’s not in a high use area. Handy when popping over Three Tarns Pass from the Lewis Pass.

There is a photo of Bob on the wall and his grave outside …

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category … standard hut

hut fee … 1 hut ticket or backcountry hut pass, free to camp

elevation … 830 m

bunks … 8

built … 1958, refurbished 1987

heating … open fireplace that smokes

water … bucket and 80 m walk to Mt Maling Stream

toilet … longdrop

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