Photos I have contributed of Kia Ora Hut were taken between December 1986 & December 1988. The hut has been upgraded since my visits then. The images of heavy snowfalls were taken just days before Christmas 1986 on a solo walk from Lake St Clair. It was quite a sight to hear snow falling off hut roof and then look out windows to see total whiteout. Other photos taken while passing through on Overland Track trip north Christmas-New Year 1988. Trips north were permitted...
Read moreGreat little hut in a beautiful location. Plenty of camping areas if the hut is full. Good (cold) creek nearby for a freshen up. Amazing scenery around as you are surrounded by mountain ranges in every direction. Could easily have stayed an extra day there just...
Read moreThis is a small hut with beds in the same space as living quarters. Would sleep 16 people. We left our packs open in the hut and had some animal (small) had a nibble on our food. So obvious advice...
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