Syme Hut (old)Park: Egmont National ParkTaranaki3/5Total ratings 4Category: Backcountry HutBunks: 10Syme Hut (old) is located in Egmont National Park in the region of Taranaki. It has 10 bunks and the category of Backcountry Hut.The first of two Syme huts. 'Syme Hut' is named after local mountain climbing pioneer & founder of the Mt Egmont Alpine Club, Rod Syme (1900-1994). It was built by Mt Egmont Alpine Club & it was opened 6 April, 1930, by Mr W. Armit (Chair of the Egmont National Park Board). From December, 1967, to January, 1968, the Conway family completed major repairs to the hut. It was an orange corrugated hut that collapsed during the 1990's & was removed in 1997. It was replaced by 'Syme Hut' & this old hut has been reassembled as an historic display in the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BJ29 919 483
Latitude Longitude	-39.309819 174.065954
NZTM Grid Reference	E1691899 N5648299

Elevation: 1951Amenities: ToiletsWater Source: Roof into tank

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