Forest and Bird House
A sole-occupancy lodge on Matiu / Somes Island in Wellington Harbour. The house was built as part of a maximum security quarantine station in 1969.
3 bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, gas cooking, lighting, limited electricity, gas BBQ, solar shower and bath. Pillows provided, but no other bedding. No heating or lighting.
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Owner
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Owner: Royal Forest & Bird Society |
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Category
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Private hut (Sole occupancy) |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 8
8
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Facilities
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Toilet, Gas/electric cooking |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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By ferry from Queens Wharf, Days Bay, Seatoun, and Petone. http://eastbywest.co.nz/ By private kayak / vessel, pest management protocols apply. See http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-visit/wellington-kapiti/wellington/matiu-somes-island/plan-and-prepare/boat-access/ |
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Locked
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This hut is locked. Enquire about access in advance. |
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Bookings
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Bookings required
Required
$200 per night, sole occupancy. Maximum number of occupants is 8. Discount for Forest and Bird members if booked through the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre. |
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Altitude
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50m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BQ32
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Link
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www.forestandbird...http://www.forestandbird.org.nz/what-we-do/lodges/matiu/somes-island-wellington-harbour |
ID 10232
About this hut
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