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County hut & view upstream March 2012

County Hut

County Hut

County Hut is a seldom visited hut in a remote area. Typically it is visited only once or twice a ...   More ▶︎
County Hut

County Hut

County Hut is of the standard six-bunk NZFS type. There is no fire or woodburner but it is lined and ...   More ▶︎

County Stream Hut

Basic Hut on County Stream, near the Waitaha River. No heating.   More ▶︎
Waitaha

Waitaha

Classic Westland wilderness: Boulders, dense bush and passing showers. Waitaha River heading for Ivory Lake   More ▶︎
Top Waitaha hut March 2012

Top Waitaha hut March 2012

This hut is an NZFS six bunker that was built in 1968. It has no open fire or stove. There ...   More ▶︎
Top Waitaha hut

Top Waitaha hut

This hut is an NZFS six bunker that was built in 1968. It has no open fire or stove. There ...   More ▶︎
Moonbeam hut March 2012

Moonbeam hut March 2012

Moonbeam hut is on a terrace on the TL bank of the Waitaha River 300m above the confluence with Moonbeam ...   More ▶︎
Moonbeam hut

Moonbeam hut

Moonbeam hut is on a terrace on the TL bank of the Waitaha River 300m above the confluence with Moonbeam ...   More ▶︎

Moonbeam Torrent

Moonbeam torrent - as well as being a beautiful name, is a major side creek of the Waitaha valley in ...   More ▶︎
Smythe River

Smythe River

Strenuous travel up Smythe River, crossing from the Wanganui River to the Waitaha River, Westland   More ▶︎
Smyth hot pools

Smyth hot pools

Interesting algae. Water temperature about 38C.   More ▶︎
Evans Flat

Evans Flat

Looking up to Full Moon Saddle   More ▶︎
Smyth hut January 2012

Smyth hut January 2012

Smyth hut is an ex NZFS six bunk hut in the upper Wanganui River area in Westland. It is on ...   More ▶︎
Smyth hut

Smyth hut

Smyth hut is an ex NZFS six bunk hut in the upper Wanganui River area in Westland. It is on ...   More ▶︎
Ivory Lake Hut

Ivory Lake Hut

An old Meteorological Service hut located in a picturesque location at the head of the Waitaha Valley. No toilet. A ...   More ▶︎
Dickie Spur

Dickie Spur

A perfect day on the Dickie Spur above the Mikonui River, looking towards Okarito   More ▶︎

Bevernage Biv

Small overhangs that are reportedly next to useless. Located on Seddon Creek near an ice lake below Mount Evans. A ...   More ▶︎
Top Tuke hut March 2012

Top Tuke hut March 2012

Here is a photo of this hut from a different angle than the 1975 one I posted and "major's" one ...   More ▶︎
Top Tuke hut Dec 1975

Top Tuke hut Dec 1975

This four bunk hut is located on the TR in the head basin of the Tuke River a tributary of ...   More ▶︎
Top Tuke hut

Top Tuke hut

This four bunk hut is located on the TR in the head basin of the Tuke River a tributary of ...   More ▶︎
Mt Durward etc from Karnbach Ridge Dec 2017

Mt Durward etc from Karnbach Ridge Dec 2017

A panorama photographed yesterday morning from Karnbach Ridge while heading up to Mt Ashmore. It is Mt Durward left of picture ...   More ▶︎
Kiwi Flat Waitaha River Feb 2010

Kiwi Flat Waitaha River Feb 2010

This picture shows part of the flat and is taken from just above Morgan Gorge at the bottom of the ...   More ▶︎
Kiwi Flat hut Feb 2010

Kiwi Flat hut Feb 2010

This hut is adjacent Kiwi Flat on the Waitaha River. It is on a low terrace on the the TR ...   More ▶︎
Kiwi Flat hut

Kiwi Flat hut

This hut is adjacent Kiwi Flat on the Waitaha River. It is on a low terrace on the the TR ...   More ▶︎
Boot Drying Rack March 2012

Boot Drying Rack March 2012

A conveniently located set of antlers on the end of the woodshed at Kiwi Flat hut. The boots are "Trampers". Excellent ...   More ▶︎
Mt Beaumont (2131m) April 2012

Mt Beaumont (2131m) April 2012

This pic looks at Mt Beaumont from the south and was taken from the crest of the Lange Range while ...   More ▶︎
View SE from Bald Hill Range June 2013

View SE from Bald Hill Range June 2013

This picture was taken from the crest of the Bald Hill Range NE of Bald Hill. The tussock and low ...   More ▶︎
Scamper Torrent basin Feb 2010

Scamper Torrent basin Feb 2010

This pic is looking into the basin and was taken from below point 1125m when descending toward the hut on ...   More ▶︎
Scamper Torrent hut Feb 2010

Scamper Torrent hut Feb 2010

This is a tidy four bunk hut in the head basin of Scamper Torrent. S T is a tributary of ...   More ▶︎
Scamper Torrent hut

Scamper Torrent hut

This is a tidy four bunk hut in the head basin of Scamper Torrent. S T is a tributary of ...   More ▶︎
Old sign on swingbridge June 2012

Old sign on swingbridge June 2012

I was pleasantly surprised to see old NZFS signs still on the Morgan Gorge swingbridge crossing the Waitaha River. One ...   More ▶︎
Morgan Gorge Waitaha River June 2012

Morgan Gorge Waitaha River June 2012

This photo was taken from the swingbridge at the top end of the Morgan Gorge. Low light levels and water ...   More ▶︎
Price Basin hut

Price Basin hut

This hut, which is usually known as Price(s) Basin, is located on the TL of the TR branch of the ...   More ▶︎