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Sylvester Hut

Added 24 January 201024 January by MistaBMistaB.
2 revisions, most recently 24 January 201024 January by MistaBMistaB. View history

Modern 12 bunk hut with stove, bench seating and two sleeping platforms with a sink and two toilets outside. DOC time 2 hours up from car park, Lake 15 minutes further via poled route.

Category	Serviced Hut (DOC)
Altitude	1,320m (4,330.7 ft)
Access	Drive to the Cobb Reservoir, turn right towards the dam, over the dam, then follow the road to track start.
Capacity	12
Facilities	Water supply, Toilet
Map sheets	NZTopo50-BP24 NZMS260-M26 View points
Further information	www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-...http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/nelson-marlborough/golden-bay/sylvester-hut/

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Great Walk Hut: Well appointed DOC hut on a Great Walk. Great Walks pass required, bookings may be required.
Serviced Hut: Larger, high standard hut. Back country hut pass / 3 hut tickets required, no bookings (several exceptions). Mostly owned by DOC.
Serviced Alpine Hut: Alpine hut owned by DOC or clubs such as NZAC. Generally no heating. Payment varies.
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.

See DOC and NZAC websites for details of pricing and booking.

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