Big River Hut (old)Park: Big River Ecological AreaWest Coast2/5Total ratings 11Category: Backcountry HutBunks: 2Big River Hut (old) is located in Big River Ecological Area in the region of West Coast. It has 2 bunks and the category of Backcountry Hut.'Big River Hut (old)' is on the right, on the flat in the photo. DOC replaced it in 1988 with the hut atop the hill. As of January, 2024, 'Big River Hut (old)' remains in its original location, but it is missing one wall & 2 of the 4 bunks.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BT21 087 226
Latitude Longitude	-42.243324 171.893904
NZTM Grid Reference	E1508745 N5322615

Elevation: 656Amenities: Heating, Open FireWater Source: Water body near hut

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GraemeC

24/05/2023

The hut on the left remains and was also used by hunters and trampers between 1941 when the mine closed and 1988

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