Alabaster Strip Hut No. 1 (George Wyber's Hut) - Fiordland National Park, Southland

Alabaster Strip Hut No. 1 (George Wyber's Hut)Park: Fiordland National ParkSouthlandCategory: Backcountry HutBunks: 2Alabaster Strip Hut No. 1 (George Wyber's Hut) is located in Fiordland National Park in the region of Southland. It has 2 bunks and the category of Backcountry Hut.George Wyber built the hut & airstrip circa 1962. He had a jet boat there & he flew his venison out to Glenorchy himself, in his Auster plane. George also flew meat out from the Upper Pyke area for Ian Dobson. Unfortunately, George killed himself in 1967, crashing 30 metres below Harris Saddle when flying a heavy load of venison out. Dave Ratcliffe reports George's hut eventually rotted away.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	CA09 179 647
Latitude Longitude	-44.469512 168.196651
NZTM Grid Reference	E1217937 N5064745

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

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