Chancellor Hut
Westland / Tai Poutini National Park, Te Wāhipounamu - South West New Zealand World Heritage Area
This historic hut is located 200m above Fox Glacier on Chancellor Ridge. The bunk room was formally the women's room. Built 1931, this is the oldest New Zealand alpine hut on its original site.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Serviced Alpine Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 12
12
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Facilities
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Toilet |
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Water supply
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No water |
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Getting there
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The technical route is up the true right of the Fox Glacier. It is also possible to fly in. |
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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
This hut is $15 per night. Backcountry hut passes do not apply. |
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Altitude
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1,250m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BX15
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ID 9005
About this hut
Added 25 February 2014 by matthewmatthew.
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