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Harris Creek Where: Mangahao River, Tararua Forest Park Description: MTSC (12) Access: 3 hours from Mangahao No. 1 Reservoir. Comments: Slightly shabby (the skylight needs a clean). Sited well above the river (water source). Two sleeping platforms with some foam mattresses. |
Haurangi Where: Orongorongo River, Rimutaka Forest Park Description: DOC (8) Access: About 3 hours from the Catchpool carpark. Comments:A "bush cabin" - book at the ranger's station at the entrance to the park. Head upriver from the end of the Orongorongo Track for about 40 minutes on either the Big Bend track (all weathers) or in the riverbed. The track passes right by the signposted path that climbs steeply up to the river terrace on which the hut sits. The riverbed is quicker but you have to know where to leave it for the hut. |
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Herepai Date: 1996 Where: Northern end of the eastern Tararua Ranges just below the tussock, Tararua Forest Park. Map reference NZMS 260 S25 233-541. Description: DOC/BTC (10) Access: Approx. 2 hours walk from the Putara Road end. |
Holdsworth Lodge Where: Atiwhakatu Stream (Holdsworth road-end), Tararua Forest Park Description: DOC (20) Access: 100 metres from the car park and 3 easy hours from the Mt. Holdsworth road-end to Atiwhakatu Hut. Comments: Needs to be booked with the caretaker at the house near the carpark. Usually open during the day. Water heater for hot drinks! |
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Howden Where: Lake Howden, Fiordland National Park Description: DOC (28) Access: About an hour from the Divide shelter, 3.5 hours from Mackenzie Hut. Comments: This is a Great Walks hut that has to be booked in advance as does camping about 20 minutes away. You can only stay 2 nights. Gas stoves. Bunkroom on second floor. |
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