Rapid Creek hut
This is a four bunker on the TL of the Hokitika River not far below the junction with the Whitcombe River. It is of about 1970 vintage & is the closest remaining DOC hut to the roadend in the Hoki/Whitcombe. The hut is just below the Rapid Creek tributary of the Hoki. This creek is problematic to ford after rain hence the hut has sheltered many parties over the years waiting for Rapid Creek to drop. (DOC may be going to bridge Rapid Creek?)
The usual route to this hut involves crossing the Hokitika River in a cage.
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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 4
4
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Facilities
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Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner |
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Water supply
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No water |
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Getting there
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From the Hoki Gorge road just past Granite Ck. On the left there is a locked gate. Thru this is an old logging/farm road that crosses the Boyd & Ryan Flats. The road, which is drivable if you arrange to get a key from the landowner, marks the start of the walk for most people. It is nearly 5km till the road reaches the river at a locked cage. Here walk up the TR river edge until you see markers indicating a track on the river terrace. Follow the track to a cage, cross the river & carry on 0.6km |
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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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120m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BV18
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