Healey Creek Hut
The place
Healey Creek Hut is a basic 4-bunk shelter at 1183 m altitude in the Hokitika area, on the West Coast of the South Island (New Zealand). Located at the head of Healey Creek, a tributary of the Mikonui River, on a tussock terrace well above the creek, halfway up the summit ridge known as Healey Spur. On a route no longer maintained by the DOC, with some sporadic work by Permolat. First come, first served (no booking). Facilities: mattresses, dry toilet, water from the creek. Lined hut but no stove. Strategic position at the start of the Galena Ridge, on one of the routes to Ivory Lake.
Getting there
From the start of the Galena Ridge, route to Ivory Lake. Route not maintained by DOC.
The setting
West Coast, South Island (New Zealand). Head of Healey Creek, tributary of the Mikonui River.
What you'll find
On site
Good to know
pit latrine
