Chancellor Hut, Mountain shelter in Fox Glacier, New Zealand.
Chancellor Hut stands at 1200 meters elevation on Chancellor Ridge, providing accommodation for mountaineers exploring the surrounding peaks of Fox Glacier.
Built between 1930 and 1931 by mountain guides Alec and Peter Graham, this structure remains the oldest mountain hut in its original location in the Southern Alps.
The hut represents the development of New Zealand's alpine tourism, when early guides established facilities to support climbing expeditions in the Southern Alps.
The facility contains 12 bunks, radio equipment for communications, and requires either a demanding glacier trek or aircraft transportation for access.
The toilet facilities at Chancellor Hut present unobstructed mountain views across Fox Glacier and the surrounding alpine landscape.
Location: Westland District
GPS coordinates: -43.51030,170.10846
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:20
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