High country life

February 2015

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February 2015

Royal Hut, providing shelter from the elements for many decades. Photo: Jingyi Tan
Royal Hut, Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park Named after a supposed visit by Prince Charles and Princess Anne in their youth, Royal Hut is an old shepherd’s hut; basic, but well preserved and maintained and, most importantly, with loads of old school charm – a throwback to the days of traditional high country farming. The […]
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