Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut, Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve

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Manson Nicholls Memorial Hut is a cosy winter shelter. Photo: Pat Barrett
With low-altitude (topping out at 580m), an easy forest walking track, little elevation and a jewel of a lake, this trip makes for an ideal winter tramp in all conditions. Indeed, it’s a fine introduction to winter tramping for young families. At Marble Hill Campsite, there is a concrete wall constructed in the 1960s, right […]
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