Top Okarito hut
This was a "squatters" hut (illegal structure) dating from the 1950's that has been used by duck shooters, fishermen & black sand goldminers over the years. DOC were making moves to remove this hut but it is now "legal" & protected for ten years through a Maintain by Community agreement between DOC and Bruce Reay. Bruce leaves the hut unlocked for public use but expects visitors to look after the place, sign the hut book and respect his personal gear in the hut.
There is more info on this hut at the Permolat/Remote Huts Westland site.
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Owner
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Owner: NA |
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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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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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1/ By boat up the Okarito Lagoon from Okarito village. (c. 2hrs paddling) 2/ Walking along the sea beach from Okarito village after crossing the lagoon mouth. This is sometimes blocked by a sand bar enabling keeping dry feet or 4x4 access but usually a boat is required to cross from the old wharf to the north spit (c. 2hrs walk once across the lagoon mouth) |
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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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2m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BW16
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