Historic Fowlers Hut destroyed by fire on North Canterbury cycle trail
Monday 3 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Department of Conservation
A fire has destroyed Fowlers Hut, a historic shelter dating back to the late 1800s. Located on the St James Cycle Trail in the St James Conservation Area, the building was considered an important heritage asset. The Department of Conservation described the loss as the destruction of a significant piece of history.