Cecil Kings Hut
Kahurangi National Park
This historic hut is only a couple of hundred metres from the newer and larger Kings Creek Hut on the Wangapeka Track.
Cecil King was one of the Depression gold miners, and he built this hut in 1935 near his claim. He continued to returrn to the hut until his death in 1982. The hut has been restored, with artifacts on display. It is open for overnight stay.
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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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Open fireplace |
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Water supply
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Natural water source
Water from the Wangapeka River or nearby Kings Creek Hut.
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Getting there
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Wangapeka Track, near the Rolling River road end. |
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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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460m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BQ23
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ID 6682
About this hut
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