Introduction

Lake Howden Hut is closed and will not reopen.

Lake Howden Hut on the Fiordland section of the Routeburn Track was hit by a landslide on the night of 4 February 2020.

The hut was so badly damaged that it was deemed unsafe to repair and was closed immediately. It has since been demolished and removed. 

It will not be replaced. 

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: CB09
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1215342, N5025909

Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
Phone +64 3 249 7924
Email fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz
Address Lakefront Drive
Te Anau 9600
Hours See visitor centre hours

 

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