Kay Creek Hut
Kay Creek Hut (sleeps 3-4, fireplace, firewood available, creek water) makes up for in character what it lacks in comfort. The hut is tin walled and roofed, has a floor of loose river stones and a good stone fireplace. The beds are hessian sacks strecthed between beech poles, one of which was torn when I visited in 2006, reducing the capacity to 3. Sleeping on the uneven stone floor would not be a comfortable option!
The hut is located on the true-right of Kay Creek, at the upstream limit of the bush and scrub. It is a convenient stopping place for those crossing the easy Scott Saddle to the Dart valley, or exploring the area.
Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
Sleeps
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Sleeps 3
3
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Facilities
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Open fireplace |
Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
Getting there
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Scott Creek / Routeburn Road (2139300,5594800): 9.5km (3-6 hours) track and easy route (via Scott Saddle @ 1450m). Note: easy route past waterfall 2.5km above hut is the gully on the true right Caples roadend / Greenstone Station (2142700,5575400): 20km (time unknown) well maintained valley track Upper Caples Hut: 6km (1.5-3 hours) track |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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900m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
Maps
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NZTopo50-CB09
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