Dougie’s HutPark: Takitimu Conservation AreaSouthland4/5Total ratings 3Category: Backcountry HutBunks: 6Dougie’s Hut is located in Takitimu Conservation Area in the region of Southland. It has 6 bunks and the category of Backcountry Hut.Built 1975 (possibly illegally?) on public land by ‘Dougie & Arch’. Refurbished on 11-14 January, 2025, by Permolat Southland volunteers. Access by the crossing the Telford Burn (marked with orange triangles & rope to assist in case of high waters) then follow markers & 4wd track up to the hut, which is in a small gully & inside the bush line. Be careful to stick to the marked route until you’re in public land to avoid walking through private property. The hut has an open-air toilet, woodbox, but water is from the burn or nearby creeks.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	CE08 018 147
Latitude Longitude	-45.806561 167.874903
NZTM Grid Reference	E1201785 N4914657

Elevation: 422Amenities: Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood StoveWater Source: Water body near hut

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JamesHancock

18/01/2025

Wonderful addition to the area!

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