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Packhorse Hut

Canterbury

Backcountry Hut
1,483 ftElevation

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Packhorse Hut is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Canterbury, New Zealand, at about 1,480 ft (452 m) above sea level. It is inside Sign Of The Packhorse Scenic Reserve. It is run by Department of Conservation. Booking ahead is required. It has a stove or fireplace. Trails within about a mile include Faulkner Track, Te Ara Pātaka and McQueens Forest Mike. The nearest town is Diamond Harbour, about 5.7 miles southwest of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Bradley and Mount Herbert / Te Ahu Patiki. For camping, Orton Bradley Group Campsite and Waihora Park Domain are 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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1,483 ft elevation

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Packhorse Hut

Canterbury

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