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Fenella Hut
Added 12 December 200512 December 2005 by ianfiskianfisk.2 revisions, most recently 24 April 200924 April 2009 by ledgeledge. View history
The hut was built as a memorial to Fenella Druce who was one of 4 people killed when the Four Johns Hut in Mt. Cook National Park was blown off its site.
Gas stove, indoor water, cooking gear.
There's a 10-minute walk along a track to a swimmable tarn on the saddle. Walk on past the tarn for a good view of Burgoo Stream and the limestone cliffs above.
For the fit & experienced, Xenicus Peak can be circled in about 5-7 hours. From the tarn, follow cairns down to the foot of Xenicus Peak, and begin to climb it. Look out for the odd Permolat or Marmalade Tin Lid. The path tops out into a tussock basin. Head west for the summit of Mt Gibbs, from which you follow a knife edge ridge around to Round Lake. A track leads from here along the shores of Cobb Lake, etc.
| Category | Serviced Hut (DOC) |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 1,100m (3,608.9 ft) |
| Access |
3.5-5hrs from Cobb Reservoir/ road-end at Trilobite Hut. Approx. 7 hours from Lonely Lake Hut. |
| Capacity | 12 |
| Facilities | Water supply, Toilet, Cooking |
| Map sheets |
NZMS260-M26
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"We walked to the Fenella Hut with 3 children in tow - 6, 9 & 10. They were amazing and it took only 6hrs with a good lunch break both days and lots of regular stops for water and snacks. We were all very plesed to see the hut and have to say that the last little bit between the Cobb Hut and Fenella Hut is definitely a little on the grunty side for the end of a long day. The Lake was well worth a look and we highly recommend this tramp!" — Dbbngrs 25 April 201025 April
"This would have been one of the only huts that I have been to that has an egg beater.'
I say this because my mate carried a Cowell's pavlova to this hut. But, to be practical, he only carried one of those silly spray on cans of cream to go with it. If only we had known that there was an egg beater in the hut we would have taken fresh cream."
— pmcke 24 July 200724 July 2007
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