Kirwans hut

Victoria Forest Park

Perched up near a ridge top this hut location commands good views to the south and west. This popular hut is near the site of an old miners hut of which some evidence remains. The whole surrounding area is rich in goldmining history. The benched track to Kirwans hut is a legacy from the mining days.

Powelliphanta snail Kirwans Hill April 2011 • By glennj. Licence: C.
Key information
Owner
Owner: DOC
Category
Serviced Hut
Sleeps
Sleeps 12
12
Facilities
Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner
Water supply
Tap or tank water
Getting there
Getting there
Turn off at Cronadun and take Boatmans Road to its end at the Capleston carpark. Here there are signs and information panals. Most people go directly to Kirwans hut have a look around and return the same way but a worthwhile round trip may be made incorporating Montgomerie hut.
Unlocked
This hut is unlocked and open to access.
Bookings
No bookings — open access
No — open access
Other
Altitude
1,278m
Mobile phone coverage
No coverage
Maps
NZTopo50-BS22
Map
ID 5747

About this hut

Added 30 August 2010 by glennjglennj. 1 revision 26 April 2011 by glennjglennj.
29 views in the past year (2 per month).