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Myttons Hut

Added 13 December 200513 December 2005 by ianfiskianfisk.
1 revision 24 April 200924 April 2009 by ledgeledge. View history

Four bunks with mattresses. Water from tap outside - possibly from nearby creek. From 1994, DOC have stopped maintaining this quaint hut. So a group of local deerstalkers formed 'Friends Of Mytton' and have renovated the shelter into a comfy little abode. The original hut was built by the Salisburys when they grazed Cobb Valley from 1880s. The Mytton family took over the lease circa 1920. This version of Myttons Hut was built by George Lord in January 1958. So, fifty odd years on, still going strong!

Category	Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC)
Altitude	910m (2,985.6 ft)
Access	20 minutes from reservoir road, 1 hour from Trilobite Hut. 3 hours from Balloon Hut.
Capacity	4
Facilities	Water supply, Toilet, Open fire
Map sheets	NZTopo50-BP24 NZMS260-M27 View points

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"I've added a couple more pics to entice more 'friends of Mytton Hut' to visit. (See latest and ancient history of this rustic hut below.)" — ledge 24 April 200924 April 2009

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View from Myttons Hut, looking up Cobb Valley

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Great Walk Hut: Well appointed DOC hut on a Great Walk. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required.
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Standard Hut: Typical DOC hut. Back country hut pass / 1 hut ticket required, no bookings.
Basic Hut/Bivvy: Small DOC huts of 2-6 bunks. No fees or bookings.

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