Ellis Basin Hut

Kahurangi National Park

A six bunk hut hiding at the bottom of the Ellis Basin on the south side of Mt Arthur. Caving is done in the area.

Key information
Owner
Owner: DOC
Category
Standard Hut
Sleeps
Sleeps 6
6
Facilities
Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner
Water supply
Tap or tank water
Getting there
Getting there
Access can be gained from the end of Baton Valley Road. A sometimes rugged climb through bush of about 10 or 12km. Probably easier accessed from Flora saddle with a steep descent from Mt Arthur itself.
Unlocked
This hut is unlocked and open to access.
Bookings
No bookings — open access
No — open access
Other
Altitude
1,110m
Mobile phone coverage
No coverage
Maps
NZTopo50-BQ24
Map
ID 4185

About this hut

Added 5 July 2009 by ryanbjhunterryanbjhunter. 3 revisions, most recently 3 December 2023 by Old-GoatOld-Goat.
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