– Lat/Long: 41.17° S 172.70° E
Upper Gridiron Hut – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information
Upper Gridiron Hut Guide
- Place: Kahurangi National Park
- Facilities: Upper Gridiron Hut rests at about 830 m in Kahurangi National Park, tucked beneath a dramatic rock overhang that forms part of its roof. Managed by DOC, this tiny three‑bunk shelter blends rustic comforts—mattresses, heating and a simple water supply—with a quirky, natural setting. Access involves a steep zig‑zag from Flora Hut via Gridiron Gulch, and no booking is required.
- Bookable: No
- Sleeps: -
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10 other mountain peaks closest to Upper Gridiron Hut:
| 1. | Flora Hut (916 m) | 3.1 km |
| 2. | Mt Arthur Hut (1299 m) | 3.4 km |
| 3. | Salisbury Lodge (1135 m) | 4.3 km |
| 4. | Asbestos Cottage (825 m) | 4.6 km |
| 5. | Mount Arthur (1795 m) | 5.6 km |
| 6. | Balloon Hut (1266 m) | 6.2 km |
| 7. | Myttons Hut (910 m) | 7.4 km |
| 8. | Ellis Hut (1114 m) | 7.5 km |
| 9. | Splugeons Rock Shelter (762 m) | 8.3 km |
| 10. | Sylvester Hut (1321 m) | 8.4 km |