Turnbull's (Big Dam) Hut

Longwood Forest Conservation Area, Southland

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Backcountry Hut, 2 Bunks
Amenities
Mattresses, Toilets, Open Fire
Water Source
Water body near hut
Location
NZ Topo 50:CG08 035 607
NZTM Grid Ref:E1203492 N4860661
Lat/Long:-46.291583167.851878
Elevation:305m
Notes
Built in the early 1900’s as a water race maintenance persons dwelling next to Turnbull’s Dam (in turn built in about 1898 by the Round Hill Goldmining Company). Edit Hut
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JamesHancock- 05/02/2025
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The hut is in poor-ish condition with lots of rubbish in the fireplace. It's still waterproof and a good shelter in poor weather. There's a great campsite 2 mins down the track to the dam.
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Aleshia-n-Remy- 04/02/2025
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Cute Hut. The beds are made for giants and came with gold panning equipment and a mushroom feature.

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