Barker Hut
Arthur's Pass National Park
At 1560m, Neville Barker Memorial Hut is the highest in Arthur's Pass National Park, surrounded by the glaciers of the Shaler Range. It was built 1980 to replace the first hut built 1945. It is a base for climbers and part of a route over White Col into the Wilberforce Valley.
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Owner
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Owner: Canterbury Mountaineering Club |
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Category
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Serviced Alpine Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 10
10
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Facilities
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Mountain radio, Toilet |
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Water supply
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No water |
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Getting there
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From Klondyke Corner via the Waimakariri and White Rivers, or from the Wilberforce River via Burnet Stream and White Col. |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
Fees are $5 per night for non-members. Payment details: http://www.cmc.net.nz/huts |
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Altitude
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1,560m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BV20
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Link
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www.cmc.net.nz/hu...http://www.cmc.net.nz/huts/barker_hut |