DOC hut
Spoon / Morgans Hut
Jackson Bay - Gorge River area • West Coast
Basic/bivvies Hut4 bunksNon-bookable
Alerts
Notice
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- About
- This is a basic four-bunk hut in the South Westland area.
- Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- Water supply
Fees and bookings
Fees
Free
Getting there
This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BZ09
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1220858, N5100858 – this hut was moved in 2020. It's now on the true right of Spoon River, 500 meters upstream of river mouth. The hut does not appear on most maps.
Weather
Forecast at the hut