Top Gordon Hut
Located in Leatham Conservation Area in the Marlborough region
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Introduction
This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the South Marlborough area.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
Seasonal restrictions
A permit is required for travel in the Saxton Valley between Saxton and Top Gordon Huts between 1 January and 30 April. During this time travel is only permitted in an upstream direction. This ensures the cattle stay high in the valley. Apply to the Wairau / Renwick Office.
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Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
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You can access this hut by walking from Bottom Gordons Hut.
Time: 3 hr one way
Distance: 6 km one way
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BS26
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1615900, N5357721
Contacts
| Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
| nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |