– Lat/Long: 41.97° S 172.77° E
John Tait Hut – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information
John Tait Hut Guide
- Place: Nelson Lakes National Park
- Facilities: John Tait Hut is located at about 800 m in Nelson Lakes National Park, managed by DOC. Named for John Tait, whose 1951 volunteer-built shelter predated the park, the current 27‑bunk serviced hut (built in 1978) sits in a sunny clearing with views to Mt Travers and Cupola. It offers basic comforts—warmth, mattresses, non‑flush toilets and untreated tap water—along a well‑graded valley track.
- Bookable: Yes
- Sleeps: -
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10 other mountain peaks closest to John Tait Hut:
| 1. | Cupola Hut (1370 m) | 3.0 km |
| 2. | Mount Travers (2338 m) | 4.9 km |
| 3. | Hopeless Hut (1015 m) | 5.0 km |
| 4. | Upper Travers Hut (1320 m) | 5.3 km |
| 5. | Begley Hut (1082 m) | 7.1 km |
| 6. | West Sabine Hut (678 m) | 7.9 km |
| 7. | Peanter Peak (1880 m) | 9.2 km |
| 8. | Mount Misery Hut (1521 m) | 9.3 km |
| 9. | Angelus Hut (1659 m) | 9.8 km |
| 10. | Connors Creek Hut (839 m) | 10.2 km |