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John Tait Hut
Nelson/TasmanSleeps 25
ServicedBooking required
This is a serviced 25-bunk hut in the Nelson Lakes area.
Heating availableMattresses availableToilet availableWater available
View and book on DOC websiteTrip Options
Real walking times from car-accessible trailheads, computed leg-by-leg from DOC's own track descriptions.
St ArnaudOption 1
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Walking in
7 hr 30 min to John Tait Hut (via Lakehead Hut)
Walking out
7 hr 30 min to St Arnaud (via Lakehead Hut)
Tracks used
St ArnaudOption 2
Advanced
Walking in
7 hr 30 min to John Tait Hut (via Coldwater Hut)
Walking out
7 hr 30 min to St Arnaud (via Coldwater Hut)
Tracks used
Mount Robert Road
Advanced
Includes a day over 8 hr walking
Walking in
10 hr to John Tait Hut (via Bushline Hut, Coldwater Hut)
Walking out
10 hr to Mount Robert Road (via Coldwater Hut, Bushline Hut)
Tracks used