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Chancellor Hut Backcountry Hut
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About
Chancellor Hut is the oldest alpine hut still on its original site. It was carried in piece by piece and assembled on site, in the days before alpine air lifts.
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Bunks
12
Bookable
No
Location
Westland Tai Poutini National Park, West Coast
Facilities
Mattresses
Toilets - non-flush
Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Water supply
Last updated
16 Apr 2026
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