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Cannibal Gorge Hut

Added 25 September 200525 September 2005 by MatthewMatthew.
1 revision 14 October 200914 October by MatthewMatthew. View history

The first hut on the western end of the St James Walkway.

Location	Lewis Pass National Reserve National Reserve. 18,295ha (71mi²).
Category	Serviced Hut (DOC)
Altitude	890m (2,919.9 ft)
Access	Along the St James Walkway from SH7 in the southwest or Ada Pass Hut in the northeast.
Capacity	16
Facilities	Water supply, Toilet, Enclosed wood burner
Map sheets	NZTopo50-BT23 NZMS260-M31 View points

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St James Walkway

5 days. Easy. One way. Updated 11 May 200611 May 2006.

Beech forest, mountain scenery, farmland, wild horses, mud. More »

Cannibal Gorge, Ada Pass

2 days. Easy. Return via same track. Updated 4 November 20054 November 2005.

An easy overnighter through the pretty bush of Cannibal Gorge and on to the alpine views of Ada Pass. More »

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Hut categories

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.

Route Guide: St Arnaud to Lewis Pass

By madpom Updated 11 June 200711 June 2007.

A 5-7 day north-south route from St Arnaud to the Lewis Pass, via Travers Pass, Waiau Pass, Thompson Pass and Three Tarn Pass. takes in good sections of the Travers, Sabine, Matakitaki and Maruia valleys. More »

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Ada Pass Hut

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Pell Stream Hut

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Bob's Hut

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