Bullendale Hut
Bullendale, or The Reefs, was a goldrush town centred around the Phoenix Mine on Skippers Creek. The town sprang up in the 1860s, and had a population of 107 by 1896. When the mine closed in 1901, the town was abandoned. Much of the iron was stripped during World War I shortages, and only the one hut remains. This hut features corrugated iron walls, beech pole framing, and schist floor and hearth. The hut was destroyed by wind in 1998 and rebuilt using the original materials.
Note that heavy metals from mining operations are present in Murdochs Creek, and rivers are not safe for drinking. The hut has a water tank.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Standard Hut |
Sleeps
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Sleeps 4
4
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Facilities
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Toilet, Open fireplace |
Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
Getting there
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From Skippers, a 2-3 hour walk along the Bullendale Track. |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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750m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
Maps
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NZTopo50-CB11
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