I Dun Did It
- TJ Smith
- Jun 25, 2017
- 2 min read
Ever wanted a poo with a view? Then Dun Mountain's public toilet is the place for you! Again, this one is a bit of a commitment to get to. Located on the edge of Nelson, New Zealand, you're going to want to put aside a bit of time for this. You'll spend about an hour hiking through native bush with the birds a-singing before you break the tree line and begin to ascend pretty steeply. The bush gets more and more sparse until eventually you're making the final hurrah to the Dun Saddle which for all intents and purposes is a rather picturesque gravel plateau. But you're not there yet. As you approach the saddle, you'll see to your left what appears to a pile of rock that is just shy of a cliff face. If you have pretty good eyesight, you might be able to see the little goat's trail that zig zags its way up this bloody steep bit of terrain. Fear not, there are track markers so you will reach your destination eventually but what looks like a quick bit of rock climbing is actually a good forty minutes of trekking.
I'll just tell you now that the toilet is a bit of a disappointment. I dare say you can hardly even class it as a toilet at all. The rules are simple: go to the little out house and dig yourself a wee hole in the fairly obviously designated area. Pop a squat, aim and fire! Then just bury your business and off you trot. Make sure to bring your own bog roll for this one; your mate won't be able to nip off and grab you a roll should you forget. But don't worry; the spade is provided!
Let's be real folks; this is not a hike worth doing for the loo alone. The walk is beautiful (although challenging) and, while the poo view is sacrificed for a wee bit of privacy (you'll be looking at a rock face so if rocks are your thing yay you!), once you're lightened your load a little, you can go and take in the breathtaking view from one of the highest peaks in the Nelson area. The ten minute jaunt from the blizzard hut to the actual summit is well worth the little extra; drop your bags and wander up there for a photo opportunity like no other.
The shitter might not be well Dun but the view is something else!
Happy crapping!
