Basins Hut, Craigieburn Forest Park
A typical SF70 New Zealand Forest Service hut in reasonable condition, with large porches on the front and east side added.
Just across Basin Creek from the older and more primitive Old Basins Hut. Not used much, although it is accessible by four-wheel drive.
category . . . standard hut
hut fee . . . 1 hut ticket or backcountry hut pass, free to camp
elevation . . . 795 m
bunks . . . 6 mattresses in bunks
built . . . 1974
heating . . . wood burner
water . . . creek 100 m. Has bucket
toilet . . . longdrop
Old Basins Hut, Craigieburn Forest Park →