Tarn Hut
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Shawn Richards
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Tarn Hut
Located in Puketeraki Forest Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
Introduction
This basic four-bunk hut, in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area, is sited next to a small picturesque tarn in open alpine grassland.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
4 bunk beds
Fees
Free
Times from nearest road end and hut
- Lees Valley Road: 4 hr 30 min via Lillburn Route
From Oxford, follow Ashely Gorge Road for 6 km. Turn into Lees Valley Road and follow this for 29 km to a sign that indicates the vehicle track. Follow this marked track (it's generally negotiable with two or four wheel drive vehicles) for 3.5 km to a locked gate and car park. Keep to the marked track as this is private farmland.
- Youngman Stream Hut: 2 hr 30 min
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BV22
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1530714, N5234571
Contacts
| Rangiora Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 313 0820 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | esienquiries@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
32 River Road Rangiora 7400 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 349 Rangiora 7440 |
| Full office details | |