Aspiring Hut History
Warden's Quarters
Management
The hut is managed in conjunction with the Department of Conservation. Meetings are held of a steering committee twice a year to decide on work plan priorities.
Film from NZ On Screen: Prelude to Aspiring was directed and filmed by documentary photographer Brian Brake. It follows a group of climbers up the Matukituki Valley, west of Wanaka, towards Mt Aspiring for the opening of a new hut and a trudge through snow to resurrect a flattened shelter high up Mt French. The autumn alpine scenery is breathtaking even in black and white, and the film perfectly performs its role as one of a series of promotional ‘documentaries' made by the National Film Unit.
History Timeline
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2003 - New wardens quarters completed.
2002 - Camping shelter built.
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1949 - Hut construction completed.
The official opening was held at Easter and the National Film Unit were present to film the occasion. (see link above)
