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Kowhai Hut

Canterbury

Backcountry Hut
1,640 ftElevation

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Kowhai Hut is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Canterbury, New Zealand, at about 1,640 ft (500 m) above sea level. It is inside Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia Conservation Park. It is run by Department of Conservation. It has about 6 beds. It has a stove or fireplace. The nearest town is Kaikōura, about 8.3 miles northwest of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Big Hau, Little Hau and Mount Fyffe. For camping, Kaikoura is within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.

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1,640 ft elevation

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Kowhai Hut

Canterbury

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