Upper Oreti Hut
Eyre Mountains/Taka Rā Haka Conservation Park • Southland
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- About
- This is a basic hut in the Eyre Mountain/ Taka Ra Haka Conservation Park.
- Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- Water supply
About this hut
This is a historic ex musters hut at an altitude of approximately 600 m.
The water source is from the stream behind the hut. Boil the water before you use.
Getting there
The hut is 6 km from Mt Nicholas Road.
It is possible to drive to the hut, but you must get a key from the Fiordland DOC Visitor Centre before you go. For the gate key visitors must register their details, trip intentions, and pay a cash bond at the visitor centre.
Location
NZ Topo 50: CD09 256 642
NZTM Grid Ref: E1225571 N4964198
Know before you go
The access track requires a stream crossing
There is a stream to cross with 4WD before the hut. After high rainfall this may difficult to cross and the ground can be soft.
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