Stern Valley Hut
The place
Hut on the route of the Old Ghost Road in the Mōkihinui River area (West Coast, South Island, New Zealand). Owned and managed by the Mōkihinui-Lyell Backcountry Trust. Built in 2011 as part of the Old Ghost Road project. 10 bunks, 2 summer shelters and 1 tent site. Communal heating, simple lighting and cooking, water collected from the roof (boil before use). Booking required via the Old Ghost Road website. DOC Backcountry Hut Passes / Tickets cannot be used here. The trail descends nearly 800 m over 13 km to the hut; the first 4 km are the most technical part of the route (Grade 5 in places).
Getting there
On the Old Ghost Road; 13 km / -800 m, Grade 5 over 4 km.
The setting
Mōkihinui, Lyell Range, Kahurangi NP.