Mangatepopo Hut No. 1 - Tongariro National Park, Manawatū-Whanganui

Mangatepopo Hut No. 1Park: Tongariro National ParkManawatū-WhanganuiCategory: Backcountry HutBunks: 4Mangatepopo Hut No. 1 is located in Tongariro National Park in the region of Manawatū-Whanganui. It has 4 bunks and the category of Backcountry Hut.In 1917 the Tourism Department bought a portable hut from a nearby prison camp. In March, 1918 the Ruapehu Ski Club (RSC) moved the hut to a site thanks to a team of bullocks. In 1921, the RSC bought a second hut, which was moved by a team of horses. The two huts were joined together to create two rooms & a verandah was added. William Mead, who had pioneered skiing in Tongariro was involved in transporting both huts. Full photo credit is: Mangatepopo Hut, Tongariro National Park. Hunter, Thomas Alexander (Sir), 1876-1953: Albums & photographs. Ref: PAColl-4407-1-01. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22884557Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BH34 242 637
Latitude Longitude	-39.146631 175.594632
NZTM Grid Reference	E1824224 N5663745

Elevation: 1182Water Source: Water body near hut

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