Sign of the Packhorse (Packhorse Hut) - Sign of the Packhorse Scenic Reserve, Canterbury

Sign of the Packhorse (Packhorse Hut)Park: Sign of the Packhorse Scenic ReserveCanterbury4/5Total ratings 125Category: Serviced HutBunks: 9Sign of the Packhorse (Packhorse Hut) is located in Sign of the Packhorse Scenic Reserve in the region of Canterbury. It has 9 bunks and the category of Serviced Hut.Now requires booking through DoC. Annual Hut Pass still covers payment though. The Christchurch City Council took control of the Summit Road reserves in 1947, except the Sign of the Packhorse, which remained under the control of the Department of Lands & Survey. In 1948, the building was leased by the YHA, & by 1969, its maintenance was cared for by the Outward Bound Old Boys’ Association. In 1972, maintenance passed to the Department of Lands and Survey, & to DOC in 1987.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BX24 753 612
Latitude Longitude	-43.701845 172.693439
NZTM Grid Reference	E1575298 N5161196

Elevation: 454Amenities: Heating, Mattresses, Cellphone Reception, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood StoveWater Source: Roof into tank

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Kitsy

14/12/2022

Lovely hut, well kept, plenty of character, and a nice tramp to get here.

jamiec

23/12/2021

Not that many bunks, but awesome location, and great history.

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