Scotties Hut
St James Conservation Area • Canterbury
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Forecast point: Christopher Hut (803m) · 16.9km away
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- About
- Scotties Hut is a basic hut in the St James Conservation Area.
- Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- Water supply
About this hut
Scotties Hut
Heritage
The area around Scotties Hut is known as Scotties Camp and is an historic site, dating back to mustering days. The ruins of the first Scotties Camp Hut are nearby.
Fees and bookings
Fees
Free
Getting there
From Hanmer Springs take Clarence Valley Rd over Jacks Pass to connect with Tophouse Rd (about 13 km from Hanmer Springs). From there, the hut is accessible to walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders via the St James Cycle Trail.
During summer, four wheel drivers can access the hut via the Edwards Valley Track. You must register with DOC before you can bring your vehicle into the St James Conservation Area.
Motor vehicle access into St James Conservation Area
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT24
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1570383, N5302449
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Weather
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