Sylvester Hut (old) (Bushline Hut & Thorn Hut)Park: Kahurangi National ParkNelson/Tasman3/5Total ratings 7Category: Standard HutBunks: 5Sylvester Hut (old) (Bushline Hut & Thorn Hut) is located in Kahurangi National Park in the region of Nelson/Tasman. It has 5 bunks and the category of Standard Hut.Built in 1953, it was originally an ex-army, 5-bunk hut. It eventually became a collection of hydro buildings, including ex single-man huts used during the construction of the Cobb Dam. It was commonly known as 'Bushline' Hut & 'Thorn Hut'. The huts suffered from fire damage in 1975 & DOC removed them in 2002 after its replacement 'Sylvester Hut' was built.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BP24 697 494
Latitude Longitude	-41.106470 172.639402
NZTM Grid Reference	E1569721 N5449361

Elevation: 1311Amenities: Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood StoveWater Source: Roof into tank

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