Asbestos Cottage

Point of Interest

Contact

Asbestos Track, Kahurangi National Park, North Island.

(03) 546 9339

nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz

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Description

Built in 1897, Asbestos Cottage had remedial work completed in 1997. It is available as accommodation for trampers in Kahurangi National Park. There are no fees. Bookings not required - first come, first served. Facilities include heating, mattresses, non-flush toilets and water (not treated - boil before use). 4WD is recommended on the access road into the Cobb valley (Cobb Dam Road) in winter, due to ice and/or snow. The cottage is set in a grassy bush clearing with views over the valley towards Takaka. Tracks to the hut: Asbestos Cottage tracks.

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Features

Location

Lat: -41.12963 Lng: 172.692259