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Syme Hut

Taranaki

Backcountry Hut
6,385 ftElevation

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Syme Hut is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Taranaki, New Zealand, at about 6,380 ft (1,946 m) above sea level. It is inside Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. It is run by Department of Conservation. There is a fee for staying here. Trails within about a mile include Southern Summit Route, Around the Mountain Circuit and Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb. The nearest town is Kaponga, about 9.5 miles northwest of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Panitahi, The Knoll and Bobs Knob. Curtis Falls and Dawson Falls / Te Rere o Kapuni are within about 3 miles. For camping, Freedom Camping 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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6,385 ft elevation

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Syme Hut

Taranaki

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