Price Basin hut
This hut, which is usually known as Price(s) Basin, is located on the TL of the TR branch of the Price River a major tributary of the Whitcombe River. It's in a basin that needs to be accessed by tops routes because lower down the Price River has a waterfall and an impassable gorge.
The hut is an NZFS 1960's four bunker. There is no open fire or stove.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 4
4
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Facilities
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None |
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Water supply
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No water |
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Getting there
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There is tops access from the Whitcombe & various tributaries, Ivory Lake hut in the head of the Waitaha and a couple of the Mikonui tributaries. The Permolat/Remote Huts Westland website has more detailed route & access information. |
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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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1,060m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BW18
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ID 6565
About this hut
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