Wyn Irwin, Foliage Hill is the Club's base at Mt Cook. It was extensively refurbished in 1991.
The hut has 16 bunks and a warden's room. This hut has solar powered lighting, gas cooking and water heating, diesel backup generator, also as of 18/11/07 there is a diesel heater in the lounge this has a one button start run through a inverter from the solar battery,internal shower and washroom,& a flush toilet in the outer shed, leather lounge suite, carpet, lounge dining tables, stainless steel sink and benches, pots and pans, plates and cutlery. Electronic keycode required for access.
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A new sewage system was completed in November 2001. The new toilet was christened by John Veasey with an inaugural flush. Working in wet and windy conditions, the contractors laid the new tank and drainage chamber and connected to the pipework installed by the hardworking CMC work party. A much more pleasant experience now awaits you at the hut. There are a few rules, however, as to what can and cannot go into the system. These are well noted on the wall of the toilet, so please take note. This is an organic system so "natural" products only.
The flush toilet will be shut down over winter so the long drop will stay for the hardy few who use Wyn Irwin during
this time. The water is also turned off during the winter.