Royal Hut (New Hut)

Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park, Canterbury

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Backcountry Hut, 8 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Open Fire
Water Source
Water body near hut
Location
NZ Topo 50:BX17 175 561
NZTM Grid Ref:E1417501 N5156079
Lat/Long:-43.725857170.734163
Elevation:1326m
Notes
Originally called 'New Hut' as it was the last hut built in this mustering-block by Mesopotamia Station. It became known as 'Royal Hut' after a visit by members of the royal family in the 1960's. On the day of the 'royal visit', Laurie Prouting, then a young man, climbed a hill in order to play the bagpipes as the helicopter flew in. Unfortunately, the pilot did not fly up the intended valley & the royals never got to hear Laurie's bagpipes. Edit Hut
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Old school hut with history!
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Fantastic hut with a remote feel and expansive views

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