Monument Shelter Hut (YHA Hut)Park: Mt Herbert Scenic ReserveCanterbury2/5Total ratings 22Category: Backcountry HutBunks: 8Monument Shelter Hut (YHA Hut) is located in Mt Herbert Scenic Reserve in the region of Canterbury. It has 8 bunks and the category of Backcountry Hut.Built by Colin & Ben Faulkner for the YHA in 1957 after observing someone attempting to pitch a tent on the Purau Saddle. There were 5 YHA huts on the peninsula.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BX24 816 646
Latitude Longitude	-43.671667 172.771680
NZTM Grid Reference	E1581594 N5164568

Elevation: 426Amenities: Cellphone ReceptionWater Source: Roof into tank

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GraemeC

17/12/2024

Water tank was empty and had grass growing inside. It has been a while since it has been used. The bunks are hessian sacking with straw inside. Roof needs a few roofing screws to hold stray sheets down. Really needs a working party to spruce it up.

Honora

26/08/2023

This hut is on private land and the farmers, Mr and Mrs Watson of 101 Purau Port Levy Rd require permission for people to stay. The water tank outlet has been interfered with so the tank no longer gets filled.

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