The fourth Powell Hut was built by DOC in 2018-2019 as a replacement for Powell Hut No. 3 (1999 to Nov., 2018), which was removed to make way for the new upgraded hut. Powell Hut No. 4 was opened in June, 2019. Edit Hut
I can see why this hut is so busy, fantastic views and being such a large hut would still give everyone space when full. We just stopped for lunch so will come back for an overnighter at some point
Very luxurious new hut. There are lights (and mobile coverage) which did detract from the peaceful feeling of being in nature + contributed to people being up later and quite rowdy. It’s a very warm hut, split into four rooms of different sizes