Scotties Hut
Located in St James Conservation Area in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Scotties Hut is a basic hut in the St James Conservation Area.Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
4 bunk beds
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
Free
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, and to four wheel drivers via the Edwards Valley Track.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BT24
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1570383, N5302449
Contacts
| Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 318 9211 |
| arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass 7654 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |