Almer Hut No. 3

Westland National Park, West Coast

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Almer Hut No. 3, Westland National Park  by Tramper - Almer Hut No. 3, Westland NP. Photo Bill Johnson
Serviced Alpine Hut, 12 Bunks
Amenities
Mattresses, Toilets
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BX16 742 827
NZTM Grid Ref:E1374223 N5182679
Lat/Long:-43.474724170.208499
Elevation:1726m
Notes
This is the third structure in the vicinity. The poorly designed, prefabricated hut was air-dropped onto the north side of Franz Josef Glacier in March, 1952, with the build completed in the summer of 1952-53 by 2 builders & local guides. In 1992, it was superficially upgraded, with a new toilet in 1995. A rescue plan by conservation architect Chris Cochrane, saw the hut sitting on a solid steel foundation by 2004. Still, the poorly flashed windows led to further moisture issues. Between February & May, 2024, the hut was extensively overhauled by a revolving team of 6 builders & 3 DOC rangers. The roof & cladding was removed & the entire building sheathed in structural ply. The roof structure rebuilt, rafters doubled up & the windows removed, repaired & properly flashed when reinstalled. Edit Hut
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