Big River Hut
Victoria Forest Park
The Big River Mine operated from 1882 to 1942. This hut is surrounded by relics of the mining era, and is a good base for exploration.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Serviced Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 35
35
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Facilities
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Toilet, 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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From Waiuta: 4 hours, 11km. From Inangahua Suspension Bridge: 7 hours, 10km. From Reefton via the Big River 4WD Road: 7-8 hours walking or 3-4 hours driving, 25km -- also suitable for mountain biking. |
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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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700m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BT21
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ID 852
About this hut
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