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Ellis Hut / Murderer's Hut (Hawke's Bay)

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Historic hut unavailable for accommodation. The hut was built 1884 for Poporangi Station, and constructed of pit sawn weatherboards. The hut is named for Jack Ellis, a murderer who holed up there in 1904. This hut is the oldest remaining in the Ruahine Ranges.

Key information
Owner
 Owner: DOC
Category
 Private hut
Sleeps
Sleeps 0
0
Facilities
 None
Water supply
 No water
Getting there
Getting there
 Ellis Hut is accessed from Wakarara Road, and is at the northern end of the Yeoman's Track.
Unlocked
 This hut is unlocked and open to access.
Bookings
No bookings — open access
No — open access
Other
Altitude
 530m
Mobile phone coverage
 No coverage
Maps
NZTopo50-BQ24
View points
Link
www.doc.govt.nz/c...http://www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/historic/by-region/hawkes-bay/ellis-hut/
Map
ID 9032

About this hut

Added 4 March 2014 by matthewmatthew. 1 revision 4 March 2014 by matthewmatthew.
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