Lyell Saddle Hut
Serviced hutLyell area, West CoastOpen
- Sleeps
- 10 bunks
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- Fee applies
- Heating
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Toilet
- Non-flush
Getting there
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How to get there, on doc.govt.nzMap and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.72382° S, 172.09921° E
About this place
This hut is owned and managed by the Mōkihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust. It is available to the public via a booking system.
On the way here
The Old Ghost Road · 4 - 5 days
Lyell Campsite to Lyell Saddle Hut
Time: Mountain biking: 3 - 4 hr, tramping: 4 - 6 hr
km Follow the forgotten 19th century county dray road as it winds its way towards the Lyell Saddle (875 m). For mountain bikers wanting an early start on the trail the Lyell Campsite offers a convenient camping option close to the trail start. The Mokihinui Lyell Backcountry Trust have built a hut at Lyell Saddle. Book by visiting the Old Ghost Road website .
Lyell Saddle Hut to Ghost Lake Hut
Time: Mountain biking: 2 hr 30 min - 4 hr, tramping: 3 - 5 hr
km From Lyell Saddle Hut continue another 6 km through bush to the top of the Lyell Range. Travel a further 6 km along predominately open tops that offer dramatic views before arriving at the breathtaking Ghost Lake Hut site. Sitting at 1200 metres the views are a highlight from this stunning setting. The Mokihinui Lyell Backcountry Trust have built a hut at Ghost Lake. Book by visiting the Old Ghost Road website .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
This is a Mōkihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust hut. Book via the Old Ghost Road website . Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Ghost Lake Hut
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Stern Valley Hut
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Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Specimen Point Hut
Serviced • 14 bunks • West Coast • 20.4 km
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Mōkihinui Forks Hut
Basic/bivvies • 10 bunks • West Coast • 20.6 km
Mōkihinui Forks Hut is a basic ten-bunk hut located in the Mōkihinui River area on the West Coast.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Contact
The Old Ghost Road
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.