Private funding sought for Casey Hut rebuild

September 2018

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Poulter Hut may be moved to the Casey Hut site if money for a replacement cannot be raised. Photo: Ray Salisbury
Casey Hut in Arthur’s Pass National Park is set to be replaced next year, after the hut burned down in 2015. The 16-bunk Lockwood hut was a popular weekend destination and a gateway to backcountry trips like the Casey-Binser Saddle loop.  DOC North Canterbury operations manager Kingsley Timpson said the department is investigating partnering with […]
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