Riordans Hut
An historic hut located on the Lockett Range above the Takaka River. The hut was constructed in 1926 as a sheep mustering base hut by the Riordan brothers. It was abandoned in the 1950s, and gradually fell into disrepair. The hut was restored 2003 by Max Polglaze and John Taylor.
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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 3
3
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Facilities
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Toilet, Open fireplace |
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Water supply
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No water |
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Getting there
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Kill Devil (Waingaro) Track from Uruwhenua Road, Uruwhenua. |
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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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830m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BP24
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Link
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www.doc.govt.nz/p...http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/nelson-tasman/golden-bay/riordans-hut/ |
ID 7345
About this hut
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