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.
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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