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Chancellor Hut Backcountry Hut
Status
OPEN
Bunks
12
Bookable
No
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.
Weather
Hut details
Location
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Facilities
Mattresses
Toilets - non-flush
Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Water supply
Region
West Coast
Place
Westland Tai Poutini National Park
Last updated
31 Mar 2026
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