Scotties Hut

Campground

Contact

Edwards River, St James Conservation Area, South Island.

(03) 313 0820

esienquiries@doc.govt.nz

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Description

This is a basic four-bunk hut located in the St James Conservation Area. There are no fees. Bookings not required - first come, first served. Facilities include mattresses, non-flush toilets and water from a stream. The area around Scotties Hut is known as Scotties Camp and is an historic site, dating back to mustering days. The ruins of the first Scotties Camp Hut are nearby. From Hanmer Springs take Clarence Valley Rd over Jacks Pass to connect with Tophouse Rd (about 13 km from Hanmer Springs). From there, the hut is accessible to walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders via the St James Cycle Trail, and to four wheel drivers via the Edwards Valley Track. Tracks to the hut: St James Cycle Trail.

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Location

Lat: -42.429681 Lng: 172.639923