Mikonui Flat Homestead (historic) (Sabot Creek Hut)Park: Totara - Mikonui ForestsWest Coast3/5Total ratings 20Category: Private HutBunks: 4Mikonui Flat Homestead (historic) (Sabot Creek Hut) is located in Totara - Mikonui Forests in the region of West Coast. It has 4 bunks and the category of Private Hut.This hut has been known by several names over the years including 'Sabot Creek Hut', but the accepted name is 'Mikonui Flat Homestead'. Built in the late 1800's by the Gribben family, after whom Gribben Flat, which is below Mikonui Flat, was named. It was originally known as Gribben's Homestead & on being taken over by the Temperley's was known by that name. During this era it was used by IAD deer cullers. After the Temperley's it became Minehan's & was known by that name too. It is currently locked & not available for public use. Historic notes via glennj.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BV18 264 357
Latitude Longitude	-43.011268 170.869815
NZTM Grid Reference	E1426401 N5235732

Elevation: 124Amenities: Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Open FireWater Source: Roof into tank

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GraemeC

20/07/2023

Recently reroofed by descendants of the original family, even though they no longer own it.

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