Ellis Hut (Murderer's Hut) (historic)

Ruahine Forest Park, Hawke's Bay

Standard Hut, 4 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Open Fire
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BK37 813 989
NZTM Grid Ref:E1881284 N5598864
Lat/Long:-39.713736176.281295
Elevation:527m
Notes
A historic hut built in 1884 & the oldest hut in the Ruahine's. Named after James Ellis who in 1904 was accused of shooting his former boss Leonard Collinson after Collinson fired him for killing a red deer without permission. Ellis evaded authorities for 10 months, was captured (at the hut), found guilty & hanged. Pre 1904 the hut was called Whitnell’s Hut, after hunter/ shepherd Bill Whitnell who lived there. Located just off Yeomans Track on Ellis Road, just inside the Gwavas Forest. Edit Hut
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markjeffares - 06/02/2024
Can you drive to this hut . Thanks
Carol60 - 26/05/2020
It's recently had a new iron roof put on. For it's age it is a very comfortable and well maintained hut. There has obviously been a lot of restoration work done to keep it up to such a high standard. Thanks to all those who have put such time and effort in.

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