Heather Jock Hut in the Whakaari Conservation Area
Heather Jock Hut
Located in Whakaari Conservation Area in the Otago region
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Introduction
This is a three bunk hut in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area.Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
3 bunk beds
Fees
Free
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CB10
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1240933, N5023195
Unsafe water source Whakaari
Due to historic mining activities, high levels of arsenic and heavy metals may be present in the soil and streams in the Whakaari area. Filtering or boiling the stream water does not remove the contamination.
Visitors should not use the natural water sources for drinking, cooking, or washing based on current information available on the contamination.
Heather Jock, McIntyre and McIntosh huts may have water in their tanks for use, but this is not guaranteed. Carry all the water you need when you visit the site.
Contacts
| Whakatipu-wai-Māori/Queenstown Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 442 7935 |
| queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 50 Stanley Street Queenstown 9300 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |