• The hut has been added to over the years. | McIntosh Hut, Whakaari Conservation Area
  • The hut is high on Mt McIntosh. | McIntosh Hut, Whakaari Conservation Area
  • This is the original part of the hut. | McIntosh Hut, Whakaari Conservation Area
  • The head height in parts is very low. | McIntosh Hut, Whakaari Conservation Area

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McIntosh Hut | Whakaari Conservation Area

Another old mining hut near the top of Mt McIntosh. There is plenty of climbing involved for a day visit.

The hut is very roomy, except for the head height, which is minimal.

The view is magnificent if the weather permits, with Mt Earnslaw, the Dart River, the top of Lake Wakatipu, and the full Humboldt Mountains on display.

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category . . . basic huts/bivvies

hut fee . . . free

booking . . . not required

elevation . . . 1465 m

bunks . . . 4 mattresses on bunks

built . . . 1915 original structure but added to later

heating . . . none

water . . . 1000 litre rainwater tank

toilet . . . longdrop