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ReferenceHuts and Lodges Last edited by: Murray Reedy

Structures DepictedWelcome Flat Hut Last edited by: Murray Reedy

Date1960

SubjectWelcome Flat Hut Last edited by: Murray Reedy

DescriptionWelcome flat hut was constructed in 1913 by the Public Works Department to provide shelter for visitors to the hot spring and for people crossing the Copland Pass as well as track maintenance workers. Prior to this a 'rock' shelter provided 'accommodation' for visitors to Welcome Flat. The hut received sporadic maintenance over the decades and was partially inundated by a washout from Foam Creek in the mid 1960s. In 1986 a new hut was constructed nearby incorporating the 'old' hut as staff quarters and family bunkrooms. In February 1987 the new hut was inundated by a debris flow from Foam Creek. The old hut was destroyed but the new hut withstood the deluge. It was moved 300m to a new site near the Hot Springs. Last edited by: Murray Reedy

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CollectionHuts and Lodges Last edited by: Murray Reedy

NZ National ParkWestland Tai Poutini National Park Last edited by: Murray Reedy

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