Hamilton Hut
Craigieburn Forest Park
A large hut on the Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track. The hut is well situated on a terrace above the wide Hamilton Creek flats just above its confluence with the Harper River. Two sleeping areas, a large stone fireplace with wood burner, a balcony, and ample grassy camping. A day walk from here leads to the Pinnacles on the Harper River.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Serviced Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 20
20
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Facilities
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Mountain radio, Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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Cass-Lagoon Saddle Track: from Cass Saddle to the northeast, or Lagoon Saddle to the north. Also via four-wheel drive track along the Harper River from Lake Coleridge. |
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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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800m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BW20
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Link
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www.doc.govt.nz/p...http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/canterbury/waimakariri/hamilton-hut/ |
ID 1529
About this hut
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