Historic Slaty Creek Hut
Management
Waiheke River Track, West Coast Conservancy, Department of Conservation.
Slaty Creek Hut during its latest
restoration
Fabric
A hut built of pit-sawn totara slabs, with an iron roof. It contains four bunks, a bench, stools and has an open fire.
The hut stands in a small clearing amid beech trees where Slaty Creek meets the Waiheke River, an upper Ahaura tributary.
History
Built as a winter project by deer cullers, it is believed to have replaced Climo's hut, which had burned down. Since then it has been used by recreational hunters, trampers and climbers.
Fabric significance
The pit-sawn totara slab construction is an old method seldom seen today.
Historic significance
A rare example of a hut built by cullers, largely from hand-hewn materials.
Future management
The hut will continue to be used for recreation on the Amuri Pass tramping route. The hut will continue to be maintained to protect its historic fabric and minimise deterioration.