Tagua Coastwatchers HutPark: Auckland IslandsSouthland4/5Total ratings 1Category: Private HutBunks: 2Tagua Coastwatchers Hut is located in Auckland Islands in the region of Southland. It has 2 bunks and the category of Private Hut.The station complexes consisted of a base hut, ancillary huts, storage sheds, a workshop, long drops, radio masts, landing areas & tracks. All these structures are hidden from the sea in rata forest. Above the station, the camouflaged lookout hut is located so that the eastern entrance of Carnley Harbour could be observed. Tagua Station at Carnley Harbour was also manned by a team of 4-5 men from 1941 until disbanded in May 1944. Although much of the Tagua station is in an advanced state of decay, the lookout hut survives & retains its camouflage colours.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref
Latitude Longitude	-50.812506 166.065617
NZTM Grid Reference

Elevation: 38Water Source: Water body near hut

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Rozzco

19/09/2025

Preserved. Amazing. Visited only

jamiec

20/07/2025

Wait, so can you sleep in it?

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