Manson Nicholls Memorial Hut
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Located in Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve in the West Coast region
Manson Nicholls Memorial Hut sits on the edge of Lake Daniell. Swim in the shallow lake in the summer or fish for trout.
The Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut was constructed by volunteers in memory of three young trampers who lost their lives in this area in 1974. Brian and Sharon Manson and Phillip Nicholls were killed by a landslide while they sheltered from appalling weather in the old Lake Daniell Fishing Club Hut.
This old hut was located on the opposite side of the lake but it was decided that the current site would be most suitable for the new hut. The new hut that stands today was constructed by members of the Christchurch Tramping Club and The Lake Daniell's Fishing Club and was completed in 1976.
Topo50 map sheet: BT23
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1541459, N5316142
Hut tickets or a Backcountry Hut Pass must be used from 1 May to 30 September.
Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green for adults, orange for youth) or 3 Standard Hut Tickets (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
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 for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
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