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Camp Stream Hut

November 01, 2023

Camp Stream Hut
For those of you that have done the Te Araroa Trail, biked, hunted or backcountry skied near Camp Stream in the Te Kahui Kaupeka Conservation Park near Lake Tekapo you will recognise the very iconic Camp Stream Hut. Now this one is pretty cool, built in 1898 it was an old musterers hut back in the day, burnt down and was re-built with iron from the original hut. Now it is lovingly looked after by the Mackenzie Alpine Trust, and they do a great job, every time I have visited there is always a gigantic pile of firewood.
With only six bunks it’s quite cosy inside, probably a bit draughty at times, but it is very rustic and has a lovely outlook down Camp Stream towards Round Hill. The scenery down the valley is superb, especially in the late evening, when the hills are caressed by the golden light.
To learn more about the area have a look here: https://www.bellamygallery.co.nz/blogs/news/camp-stream-area
After a few visits I’ve finally started to make headway on a painting of Camp Stream Hut. To follow this creation as it progresses please have a look here: https://www.bellamygallery.co.nz/collec.../works-in-progress

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