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Welcome Flat Hut

Hut Added 25 September 200525 September 2005 by MatthewMatthew.
3 revisions, most recently 16 February 200916 February 2009 by MatthewMatthew. View history

A two-storey lodge with wardens' quarters located near the Welcome Flat hot pools. A popular spot year-round. Note nightly fees are $15. Annual hut passes are not valid here.

Category Serviced Hut (DOC)
Altitude 430m (1,410.8 ft)
Access Along the first section of the Copland Track, along the Copland River from SH6 on the West Coast.
Capacity 30
Facilities Water supply, Mountain radio, Toilet, Enclosed wood burner
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NZTopo50-BX15
NZMS260-H36
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