Soper Shelter

Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman

View hut on DOC website
Backcountry Hut, 3 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Open Fire
Water Source
Water body near hut
Location
NZ Topo 50:BP24 660 604
NZTM Grid Ref:E1565989 N5460384
Lat/Long:-41.007019172.595554
Elevation:807m
Notes
Opened by Golden Bay Alpine Tramping Club (GBATC) founder Frank Soper (91) on 16 April, 2016. The shelter has been named after Frank & his late wife, Berna. This is a tent camp built by DOC & GBATC members. Edit Hut
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Pumbaa - 18/03/2024
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Charming and very comfortable
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A beautiful hut in a wonderful location. Thanks to the team who lovingly built the hut and for the information panel about Frank and Berna. Take a look at Frank's book of poems "These Small Fields" in the hut library.

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