Cupola basin Hut
Nelson Lakes National Park
A hut on the bushline with great views, well worth the up-hill grunt to get there.Even more spectacular when visited during the winter but add some extra time because of the conditions.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Standard Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 8
8
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Facilities
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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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From Lake Rotoiti take the lake walk to the Lake Head hut (2-3hrs) continue up the true right until the swingbridge crossing the river and follow track to John Tait hut (4-5 hrs).Stay on the track to Upper Travers hut but 20 - 30min beyond John Tait take the fork leading to the Cupola Basin(sign posted), it is another steep 2hrs up to the hut. |
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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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1,378m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BS24
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ID 3016
About this hut
Added 10 July 2008 by maccamacca.
No revisions.
73 views in the past year (6 per month).