Explorer Hut
A small hut located near Douglas Saddle. Easiest access is from the Mikonui valley. None of the routes are recommended in wet weather or soon after heavy rain as there are lots of unbridged river/stream crossings.
There is good access information to be obtained by clicking on the "remotehuts" (permolat group) link below.
This hut is at the junction of four tracks leading to varied tramping, hunting and climbing. Some quite challenging circuits including Explorer Hut can be made from the Mikonui or Hoki/Whitcombe roadends or from part way along the Totara valley road.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 4
4
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Facilities
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Toilet, Open fireplace |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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From the Mikonui road end, Hokitika Gorge carpark or TR Weir Ck Totara valley. There are two routes from the Hoki Gorge; up Doctors Creek or via Minnow Creek & Murray Saddle to Doctors Creek. The latter is the easier of the two. If the Hoki river is very low you can ford from the farm track on the TR opposite Minnow Creek. If going this way park at the car park at the end of Whitcombe Valley road. (it saves c. 20 mins on using the swingbridge route) |
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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
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Altitude
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450m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BV18
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Link
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remotehuts.co.nz/...http://remotehuts.co.nz/huts/explorer |
ID 4623
About this hut
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