Locke Stream Hut
Image: Dave Quested | ©
Locke Stream Hut
Located in Arthur's Pass National Park in the West Coast region
Introduction
This is a standard 18-bunk hut in the Hokitika area. This historic hut is a relic of the Government’s 1939s fitness programme, and remains in quite original condition.Hut overview
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
About this hut
Facilities
The radio has been permanently removed.
Tracks to the hut
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Minchin Pass Route
Located in Arthur's Pass National ParkThis route travels the eastern and northern flanks of Arthur's Pass National Park. The sections through the upper Minchin Stream and Townsend Creek are more adventurous.Duration 3 - 4 daysDifficulty Expert -
Harper Pass Route
Located in Arthur's Pass National Park and Lake Sumner Forest ParkHarper Pass was the main pathway to and from the west coast for Māori when trading for pounamu (greenstone). Follow this historic route from west to east.Duration 4-5 daysDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BU21
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1504246, N5267415
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $5 per night
- Youth (11 – 17 years): $2.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0 – 10 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 6 or 12-month period.
History
Built with Department of Internal Affairs funding when the Taramakau-Harper Pass – Lake Sumner route was developed as part of a Government programme encouraging physical fitness. It has been in regular use by trampers and hunters ever since.
Historic Locke Stream Hut is a relic of the Government’s 1939s fitness programme, in quite original condition.
Fabric
A timber and iron hut with bunks, fireplace, etc. A notable feature is the floor of adzed timber originally cut from the surrounding forest. Windows, cladding, chimney and fireplace were renewed in 1993, and a removable verandah was added.
Locke Stream Hut is set in a small clearing in the Taramakau Valley forest.
Fabric significance
Construction is of interest, particularly the unusual floor.
Management
Taramakau Valley, Arthur's Pass National Park, DOC West Coast
Future management
The hut will continue to be used for recreation via the Harper Pass route. Major maintenance was carried out in 1993 in accordance with a conservation plan (Paul Mahoney, 1992) with the objective of retaining the hut’s original character.
Regular maintenance work has been carried out by the local DOC office. The hut will continue to be maintained to protect its historic fabric and minimise deterioration.
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 318 9211 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
106 Main Westcoast Road Arthur's Pass |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 51008 Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Full office details | |