Syme Hut (old)

Egmont National Park, Taranaki

Syme Hut (old), Egmont National Park  by ITGuyNZ - 1985 Removed
Backcountry Hut, 10 Bunks
Amenities
Toilets
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BJ29 919 483
NZTM Grid Ref:E1691899 N5648299
Lat/Long:-39.309819174.065954
Elevation:1951m
Notes
The first of two Syme huts. 'Syme Hut' is named after local mountain climbing pioneer & founder of the Mt Egmont Alpine Club, Rod Syme (1900-1994). It was built by Mt Egmont Alpine Club & it was opened 6 April, 1930, by Mr W. Armit (Chair of the Egmont National Park Board). From December, 1967, to January, 1968, the Conway family completed major repairs to the hut. It was an orange corrugated hut that collapsed during the 1990's & was removed in 1997. It was replaced by 'Syme Hut' & this old hut has been reassembled as an historic display in the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre. Edit Hut
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