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Top Leatham Hut gets good sunlight on cold winter days. Photo: Paul O’Fagan
Top Leatham Hut, Leatham Conservation Area Ranger: Paul O’Fagan, South Marlborough Even the drive in is an adventure – it’s two hours and numerous river crossings in a 4WD vehicle from SH63 to Bottom Gordon Hut, where the tramp begins. From there, it’s four hour’s walk to Top Leatham Hut, the first of two features […]
Alistair Hall

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