Smith Creek Shelter
HutWellington
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Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.05420° S, 175.27792° E
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About this place
Smith Creek Shelter is a hut located in the Wellington region. The provided records contain no further details regarding its facilities or specific location.
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Walks nearby
Dobson Loop Track
Easy • 5.5 hr (return to Smith Creek Shelter) • 13 km (return to Smith Creek Shelter). 11.5 km (Dobson loop) • 2 km away
Smith Creek - Tauwharenīkau River
Advanced • 5.5 hr return • 13 km • 2.5 km away
Tararua Southern Crossing
Advanced • 3 days • 7.63 km away
Holdsworth - Kaitoke Track
Advanced • 2–3 days • 36 km • 9.97 km away
Renata-Alpha Crossing
Advanced • 3–4 days • 10.02 km away
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