New Zealand Tramper

Andrew Barker

I have completed a traverse of the South Island. See my blog at http://andrewbarkersoutherntraverse.blogspot.com/

Photographs

County Hut

Hut County Hut

County Hut is of the standard six-bunk NZFS type. There is no fire or woodburner but it is lined and has a roof-fed water tank, and toilet.   More ▶
Route between Yeates Hut & Crystal Biv

GPX file Route between Yeates Hut & Crystal Biv

This file traces the route up from Yeates Hut to the 1300m contour, then descends to Crystal Biv. If going the other way, when descending to Yeates hut, keep an eye out for the 4 warratah stakes marking the way ...   More ▶
Crystal Biv

Hut Crystal Biv

Standard 2 person biv located in the Toaroha Valley, located on a spur between Pretty and Crystal Creeks. Set beside several small tarns. Has cell phone coverage. Built by the NZFS in 1964.   More ▶
Crystal Biv Track

GPX file Crystal Biv Track

Track to Crystal Biv from the valley floor in the Toaroha, Westland. This track has just been reopened by volunteers from the Permolat group after having been overgrown for decades. Allow 1.5 hours to climb this steep track   More ▶
Lake Guyon Hut

Hut Lake Guyon Hut

Standard 4 bunk hut on the shore of Lake Guyon. Commonly used as a base by hunting parties.   More ▶
Lucretia Hut

Hut Lucretia Hut

Very basic 2 canvas bunk hut with open fire in the head of Lucretia Stream, Lewis Pass area   More ▶
Brass Monkey Bivouac

Hut Brass Monkey Bivouac

A basic 2 bunk bivvy on the Lewis Tops   More ▶
Caroline Creek Bivvy

Hut Caroline Creek Bivvy

A nice little bivvy with 2 canvas bunks and an open fire   More ▶
Splugeons Rock Shelter

Hut Splugeons Rock Shelter

A great hut built into a natural rock shelter. Water available from a nearby stream.   More ▶
Trevor Carter Hut

Hut Trevor Carter Hut

A new 12 bunk DOC hut on the Karamea River   More ▶
Thor Hut

Hut Thor Hut

A standard DOC hut on the Karamea River.   More ▶
Venus Hut

Hut Venus Hut

Now a new 12 bunk hut on the Karamea River.   More ▶
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