Thread: Old huts

In the 1980s, took my boat down to Waikaremoana one roar, and camped on a beach under Panekiri. Poking around the lake edge in the boat, and I followed a smallish stream up which spilled into the lake. Pushed through some thickish growth overhanging the stream, and lo and behold, found a small jetty built of manuka stakes. A ladder led from the water up to the jetty decking. From the jetty, we spotted a neat little hut complete with a pot belly stove and a couple of bunks. As it was cold, we shifted camp and moved in to the hut. When my mate asked what would happen if the owner arrived while we were there, I said we'd ask if he had a permit and resource consent for the structure.....
Came home with 2 good stags, shot metres from the lake edge (and boat!). Fookin' luxury!

man thats interesting I spent 8 years at lake as a ranger early 90,s I knew of 4 private huts down the lake but not one under Panekiri

Originally Posted by Lucky

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A great thread. Thanks guys.