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Waimakariri Falls Hut perched above a gorge where the falls spill. Shaun Barnett/Black Robin Photography

The Wilderness 40: 12 best huts in Canterbury and West Coast

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Alistair is the editor and publisher of Wilderness. His favourite tramping ground is Tongariro National Park.

By Alistair Hall

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Alistair is the editor and publisher of Wilderness. His favourite tramping ground is Tongariro National Park.

By Alistair Hall

The 12 best huts in Canterbury on on the West Coast.

20. Kōhanga Atawhai – Manson Nicholls Hut, Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve An iconic New Zealand outdoor setting ensconced between lake and bush. By Pat Barrett This is a newly sited and built hut by the jetty on Lake Daniells. The hut is named after the victims of a landslide tragedy here and has become an […]

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