Backcountry Huts. List and fees NORTH ISLAND. General information. Bookings and Fees

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1 Backcountry Huts List and fees NORTH ISLAND General information Huts are great places to stay in the New Zealand backcountry. The Department of Conservation (DOC) manages over 950 huts throughout the country. Huts come in all shapes and sizes but have been broadly classified into four categories which reflect the level of services and facilities provided. Some hut services and facilities are seasonal, so plan ahead, check the details of facilities offered and be sure that you have the right equipment with you. SERVICES & FACILITIES Great Walk Hut (GW) These huts have bunks or sleeping platforms with mattresses, toilets, water supply, hand washing facilities and heating with fuel available. There may be cooking facilities with fuel (no cooking utensils) and a warden. Note: Most Great Walk Huts require booking. Maximum stay periods apply. Serviced Hut (SV) / Serviced Alpine Hut (SVA) Serviced huts offer bunks or sleeping platforms with mattresses, water supply, toilets and hand washing Standard Hut (ST) Serviced huts have bunks or sleeping platforms, mattresses, a toilet and water supply. They may have heating. Basic Hut/ Bivvy (B): Free of charge These huts offer very basic shelter with limited facilities and services. Backcountry Campsites (camping associated with huts) Campsites with very basic facilities are maintained near many huts. Hut facilities may be used. SEASONS Peak: 1 Oct to 30 April Off-peak: 1 May to 30 Sep Dates may vary locally depending on conditions such as avalanche danger Bookings and Fees FEES Fees are charged per person per night, unless otherwise stated. Pay your fees before you set out by purchasing a Backcountry Hut Pass, Hut Tickets or a Great Walk Hut Ticket from any DOC visitor centre. Published by: Department of Conservation Wellington DM November 2008 Category Adult (18+ yrs) Youth (11-17 yrs) Child (5-10 yrs) Backcountry Hut Pass 12 months -- 6 months $90 $60 $45 $30 Great Walk hut GW Hut Ticket required $15-$45 Great Walk campsite GW Campsite Ticket required $5-$25 Free Serviced Alpine Hut Backcountry Hut Ticket required $20-$35 $10-$17.50 Free Serviced Hut Backcountry Hut Pass or Ticket required $15 $5 Campsite at Serviced Hut Backcountry Hut Pass or Tickets required $5 $2.50 Free Standard Hut Backcountry Hut Pass or Tickets required $5.00 $2.50 Campsite at Standard Hut No ticket required Free Free Free Backcountry campsites away from huts Free - $7 Free - $4.50

2 BOOKINGS FOR GREAT WALK HUTS Bookings are required all year for: Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk huts and campsites. Book via Visitor Centre Abel Tasman Coast Track huts and campsites. Heaphy Track huts and campsites. Bookings are required in peak season for: Milford Routeburn Kepler Track huts Book at DOC visitor centres, online at or by When bookings are required; children and youth must still book and receive a Great Walk Ticket. Bookings are not required for: Whanganui Journey huts or camps Tongariro Northern Circuit huts or camps Rakiura Track huts or camps When booking is not required, you will still need to get a Great Walk Hut Ticket before you set out. Penalty fees of up to double the standard fee apply if pre-purchases are not made. The penalty fee for Youth is the full adult fee when pre-purchase of a Ticket is not made. Backcountry hut pass You can use the Backcountry Hut Pass to stay at many huts as well as Serviced Hut campsites and also where stated in the list below. Valid for 12 months from date of issue for $90, or 6 months for $60. Purchase from DOC visitor centres nationwide. Note: This pass is not valid at drive in Conservation campsites and most GW campsites The Backcountry Hut Pass is not valid at the following huts and associated campsites: Northland Conservancy Huts, Pinnacles Hut, Orongorongo Bush Valley Huts, Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park SVA Huts, Welcome Flat Hut, Westland Tai Poutini National Park SVA Huts, Mt Aspiring and Westland Tai Poutini National Park NZAC Huts, private or club huts on DOC managed land and Great Walk huts and campsites on Tongariro Northern Circuit (Oct-Jun), Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk, Whanganui Journey, Abel Tasman Coast Track, Heaphy Track, Routeburn Track (Oct-Apr), Milford Track (Oct-Apr), Kepler Track (Oct-Apr) and, Rakiura Track. Note: Backcountry huts can not be booked (with the exception of some North Island huts). Information about hut facilities and services Bunks in bigger huts are often sleeping platforms that allow a width of 75 centimetres per person. Gas cookers and fuel are usually not provided. During cooking open a window or door to allow dangerous carbon monoxide fumes to escape. Water is often supplied from rain water or stream filled tanks. The water borne parasite Giardia may be present. Boil water for 3 minutes before drinking if you are unsure of the quality. Enter your trip details in each intentions (hut) book as this information can assist in search and rescue. Candle holders are provided at most huts where lighting is not provided. To help hut keep huts clean and tidy, a broom, brush and pan are provided please use them. GW Huts often have wardens in peak season to check GW Tickets, provide track updates, weather forecasts (where they have a radio) and safety information. They may provide natural, cultural and historic interpretation about the park. Rangers also visit S and ST huts on a regular basis. Some huts are managed for their historic values, with original fabric, design and character still intact. Interpretation about historic values may be provided. Some services may differ from other huts. Backcountry huts do not have Any food, cooking utensils, pots, pans bring your own. Sheets or blankets take a sleeping bag. Rubbish collection take all your rubbish with you. Showers Toilet paper take your own.

3 Club huts There are recreation club huts throughout New Zealand. This list includes club huts open to the public and notes specific access or fee requirements where they vary from the national system. Club contacts: Federated Mountain Club (FMC): New Zealand Alpine Club (NZAC): Be well prepared for the backcountry Plan ahead! Think before your trip about weather, equipment and safety. Collect a copy of the brochures Planning a trip in the backcountry?, Going Bush?, Survival and Hypothermia from DOC visitor centres or and learn about how to plan and prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip. Look after huts and the environment - plan to leave no trace of your visit Leave huts clean and secure Carry a fuel stove for cooking Take all your rubbish with you Be considerate of other hut users Using this list Details of hut facilities are provided in the list below. Note that conditions, facilities and services change. Always check the latest notices at the nearest DOC visitor centre before you venture out and be prepared for all conditions. A list of DOC visitor centres is available on the DOC website Grid references are provided (where information is available) based on 1:50,000 topographic series; available at DOC visitor centres and map and outdoors shops. The Department consulted the New Zealand public in to determine a sustainable mix of recreation facilities. As a result some changes will occur in the provision of huts. Contact the nearest DOC visitor centre for more information. Planned changes are indicated as: * beside the hut name means the hut is planned for removal within the next two years ** beside the hut name means the hut is planned to be moved to another location PARK/ RESERVE Northland Waima Forest Framptons Hut ST 6 N N Y N MO06, E , N Backcountry Hut Pass valid. Tangihua Forest Tangihua Hut ST 9 N N Y N Farmer s permission is needed to access the track from the Tangihua Road end. For information Ph MP07, E , N Backcountry Hut Pass valid. Bream Head Scenic Reserve Peach Cove Hut SV 8 N N Y N Booking required Ph MR07, E , N Backcountry Hut Pass not valid. Cape Brett Scenic Reserve Cape Brett Hut SV 23 Y N Y N Booking required Ph MQ05, E , N Backcountry Hut Pass not valid. Motukawanui Island Scenic Reserve Motukawanui Hut SV 12 N N Y N Booking required Ph MP04, E , N Backcountry Hut Pass not valid. Ranfurly Bay Scenic Reserve Lane Cove Hut SV 16 Y N Y N $12.00 Booking required Ph MP04, E , N Backcountry Hut Pass not valid. Auckland

4 Great Barrier Forest Stewardship Area Waikato Kaiaraara Hut SV 28 N Y Y N MS08, E , N Cowan WR Reserve Wildlife Hut B 4 N N Y N MS16, E , N Kauaeranga Block, Coromandel Forest Park Pinnacles Hut SV 80 Y Y Y Y $15.00 per adult, $7.50 per child. Booking required Ph MT12, E , N Pirongia Forest Park Pahautea Hut ST 6 N N Y N MS15, E , N Pureora Forest Park Bog Inn Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MT17, E , N Pureora Forest Park Mangatutu Hut B 2 N N Y N MS16, E , N Pureora Forest Park Hauhungaroa Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS18, E , N Waihaha Scenic Reserve Waihaha Hut ST 10 N Y Y N MT18, E , N Whareorino Forest Conservation Area Bay of Plenty Leitchs Hut ST 16 N Y Y N MR17, E , N Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park Daly's Clearing Hut ST 16 N N Y N MT13, E , N Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park Hurunui Hut B 3 N N Y N MK29, E , N Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park Kauritatahi Hut B 3 N N Y N MT14, E , N Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park Mangakino Hut REMOVED Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park Mangamuka Hut B 4 N Y Y N MT14, E , N Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park Motutapere Hut B 3 N N Y N MT14, E , N Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park Te Aroha Mountain Hut REMOVED Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park Te Rereatukahia Hut ST 12 N N Y N Kaimai-Mamaku Forest Park Waitawheta Hut SV 26 N Y Y N Grid Reference not available Waipunga Conservation Area Lower Matakuhia Hut B 6 N Y Y N MV19, E , N Waipunga Conservation Area Upper Matakuhia Hut B 8 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Whirinaki Forest Park Central Te Hoe Hut ST 15 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Whirinaki Forest Park Central Whirinaki Hut SV 24 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Whirinaki Forest Park Mangakahika Hut ST 9 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Whirinaki Forest Park Mangamate Hut ST 9 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Whirinaki Forest Park Mid Okahu Hut B 12 N Y N N MV18, E , N Whirinaki Forest Park Moerangi Hut ST 9 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Whirinaki Forest Park Rogers Hut (Te Wairoa) ST 6 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Whirinaki Forest Park Upper Te Hoe Hut ST 9 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Whirinaki Forest Park Upper Whirinaki Hut ST 9 N Y Y N MV18 E N Whirinaki Forest Park East Coast Hawke s Bay Whangatawhia Hut (Skips) ST 9 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Gwavas Conservation Area Poutaki Hut B 4 N Y N N MU22, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Back Ridge Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Back Ridge Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Ballard Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Black Birch Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Cameron Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU20, E , N

5 Kaweka Forest Park Comet Hut* B 4 N N Y N Grid references not known Kaweka Forest Park Dominie Hut B 2 N N Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Harkness Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Iron Whare B 2 N N N N Grid references not known Kaweka Forest Park Kaweka Flats Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Kiwi Mouth Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Kiwi Saddle Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Mackintosh Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Makahu Saddle Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Makino Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Mangatainoka Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU19, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Mangaturutu Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Manson Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Manson Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Middle Hill Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Ngaawapurua Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Omarukokere Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Otutu Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Rocks Ahead Bivvy* B 2 N N Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Rocks Ahead Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Kaweka Forest Park Studholme Saddle Bivvy* Studholme Saddle Hut B 2 N N Y N Grid references not known ST 4 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Te Puia Hut SV 26 Y Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Te Puke Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Tussock Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU19, E , N Kaweka Forest Park Venison Tops Hut (Tira Hut) ST 12 N Y Y N MU20, E , N Raukumara Conservation Park Mangakirikiri Hut B 6 N Y Y N MX15, E , N Raukumara Conservation Park Mangaotane Hut (McMillans) B 6 N Y Y N MX16, E , N Raukumara Conservation Park Oronui Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MY15, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Awatere Hut B 3 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Barlow Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Cattle Creek Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Craigs Hut REMOVED Ruahine Forest Park Daphne Hut ST 12 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Dead Dog Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Dianes Hut B 6 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Gold Creek Hut B 4 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Happy Daze Hut B 4 N Y Y N MU23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Herricks Hut B 5 N Y N N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Hinerua Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Howletts Hut ST 8 N N Y N MU22, E , N

6 Ruahine Forest Park Ikawatea Forks Hut ST 7 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Kiritaki Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MT23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Kumeti Hut REMOVED Ruahine Forest Park Kylie Bivvy** B 2 N N Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Longview Hut SV 12 Y Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Makaretu Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Middle Stream Hut REMOVED Ruahine Forest Park Parks Peak Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Rockslide Hut B 4 N N Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Ruahine Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Sentry Box Hut* ST 4 N Y N N Grid references not known Ruahine Forest Park Shutes Hut (historic) ST 4 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Smiths Stream Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Sparrowhawk Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Stanfield Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MT23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Sunrise Hut SV 20 Y Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Tarn Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Taruarau Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Triplex Hut ST 12 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Upper Makaroro Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Waikamaka Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Waipawa Forks Hut ST 12 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Whitnell Lodge* ST 12 N Y Y N Grid references not known Apiti Hut B 5 N Y Y N MW16, E , N Casino Hut B 3 N Y Y N MW16, E , N Central Waiau Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Duckville Hut B 4 N Y Y N MV17, E , N Hanamahihi Hut ST 10 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Kanohirua Hut B 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Koaunui Hut ST 18 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Makakoere hut ST 4 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Makomako Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Manaohau Right Branch ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Mangamako Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MV16, E , N Mangapouri Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MV17, E , N Mangatoatoa Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Mangawhero Forks Hut REMOVED Manuoha Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW18, E , N Midway Hut ST 9 N Y Y N MV17, E , N Ngaheramai Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Ohane Hut** ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Ohora Hut ST 19 N Y Y N MW16, E , N

7 Okui Hut** ST 8 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Onepu Hut ST 7 N Y Y N MW16, E , N Otane Hut B 4 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Otanetea Hut B 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Otapukawa Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Pakiaka Hut (Parahaki) Destroyed by fire MV18, E , N Takarua Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Tataweka Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Taurawharana Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Tawhiwhi Hut ST 17 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Te Panaa Hut ST 10 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Te Pourewa Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Te Pua Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Te Rangaakapua Hut ST 3 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Te Totara Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Te U Bivvy B 3 N Y Y N Grid references not known Te Waiotukapiti Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MV18, E , N Waiawa Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Marauiti Hut Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Waiharuru Hut Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Waiopaoa Hut Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Whanganui Hut Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Panekiri Hut Lake Waikaremoana Great walk GW 26 N Y Y N $25.00 Booking required all year MW18, E , N GW 40 N Y Y N $25.00 Booking required all year MW18, E , N GW 30 N Y Y N $25.00 Booking required all year MW18, E , N GW 18 N Y Y N $25.00 Booking required all year MW18, E , N GW 36 N Y Y N $25.00 Booking required all year MW18, E , N Sandy Bay Hut SV 18 N Y Y N $25.00 Booking required all year MW18, E , N Waihua Hut B 4 N Y Y N MW16, E , N Waikare Junction Hut ST 10 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Waikokopu Hut B 3 N Y Y N Grid references not known Whakatakaa hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW18, E , N Wharekahika Hut B 6 N Y N N MW16, E , N Urutawa Conservation Area Manganuku Hut B 6 N Y Y N MX16, E , N Urutawa Conservation Area Pakihi Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MX16, E , N Urutawa Conservation Area Te Waiti Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MX16, E , N Urutawa Conservation Area Tokenui Hut B 4 N Y Y N MX16, E , N Waioeka Conservation Area Kahunui Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N

8 Waioeka Conservation Area Koranga Forks Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Waioeka Conservation Area Kotepato Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Waioeka Conservation Area Nikau Flat Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Waioeka Conservation Area Tawa Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MW17, E , N Tongariro/Taupo Kaimanawa Forest Park Boyd Hut SV 16 N Y Y N MU19, E , N Kaimanawa Forest Park Cascade Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU19, E , N Kaimanawa Forest Park Oamaru Hut ST 12 N Y Y N MU19, E , N Kaimanawa Forest Park Waipakihi Hut ST 12 N Y Y N MT19, E , N Tongariro Forest CA Ten Man Hut B 8 N Y Y N MS19, E , N Tongariro National Park Blyth Hut SV 20 N Y Y N MS20, E , N Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park Tongariro National Park Ketetahi Hut Tongariro Northern Circuit Mangatepopo Hut Tongariro Northern Circuit Oturere Hut Tongariro Northern Circuit Waihohonu Hut Tongariro Northern Circuit GW 26 Y Y Y N $25.00 Great Walk Hut Ticket required in peak season. Booking not required. Off-peak: SV hut $15.00 MT19, E , N GW 23 Y Y Y N $25.00 Great Walk Hut Ticket required in peak season. Booking not required. Off-peak: SV hut $15.00 MT19, E , N GW 26 Y Y Y N $25.00 Great Walk Hut Ticket required in peak season. Booking not required. Off-peak: SV hut $15.00 MT19, E , N GW 29 Y Y Y N $25.00 Great Walk Hut Ticket required in peak season. Booking not required. Off-peak: SV hut $15.00 MT20, E , N Tongariro National Park Lupton Hut B 8 N Y Y N MS20, E , N Tongariro National Park Mangaehuehu Hut SV 18 N Y Y N MS20, E , N Tongariro National Park Mangaturuturu High Level Shelter* B 0 N N N N Grid references not known Tongariro National Park Mangaturuturu Hut SV 10 N Y Y N MS20, E , N Tongariro National Park Rangipo Hut SV 20 N Y Y N MT20, E , N Tongariro National Park Whakapapaiti Hut SV 18 N Y Y N MS20, E , N Tongariro National Park Whangaehu Hut B 4 N N Y N NZAC hut MT20, E , N Wanganui Egmont National Park Holly Hut SV 32 N Y Y Y MP20, E , N Egmont National Park Kahui Hut ST 6 N N Y N MP20, E , N Egmont National Park Lake Dive Hut SV 16 N Y Y N MP20, E , N Egmont National Park Maketawa Hut SV 16 N Y Y N MP20, E , N Egmont National Park Pouakai Hut SV 16 N Y Y N MP20, E , N

9 Egmont National Park Syme Hut ST 10 N N Y N MP20, E , N Egmont National Park Waiaua Gorge Hut SV 16 N Y Y N MP20, E , N Egmont National Park Waingongoro Hut SV 16 N Y Y N MP20, E , N Hihitahi Forest Sanctuary Zekes Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MT21, E , N Kapara Conservation Area New Trains Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MR20, E , N Moki Conservation Area Rerekapa Hut B 16 N Y N N MR18, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Centre Creek Hut REMOVED Ruahine Forest Park Colenso Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Crow Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Diggers Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MT23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Forks Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MT23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Heritage Lodge Destroyed by fire Ruahine Forest Park Iron Bark Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Iron Gate Hut ST 7 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Kelly Knight Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Leon Kinvig Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Maropea Forks Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park McKinnon Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Mid Pohangina Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MT23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Ngamoko Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MT23, E , N : Ruahine Forest Park Opawe Hut REMOVED Ruahine Forest Park Otukota Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Piripiri Hut B 2 N Y Y N MT23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Pourangaki Hut ST 8 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Purity Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Rangiwahia Hut SV 13 Y Y Y N MT22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Ruahine Corner Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Te Ekaou Hut B 6 N Y N N MT23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Toka Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Top Gorge Hut B 2 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Top Maropea Hut B 4 N Y N N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Traverse Hut B 8 N N Y N MT23, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Triangle Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Waiokotore Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MU21, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Wakelings Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Ruahine Forest Park Waterfall Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MU22, E , N Waitotara Conservation Area New Tahupo Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MR20, E , N Waitotara Conservation Area Pokeka Hut REMOVED Waitotara Conservation Area Puteore Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MR20, E , N Whanganui National Park Downes Hut SV 5 N Y Y N MS21, E , N Whanganui National Park Maungarau Hut REMOVED Whangamomona Conservation Area Omaru Hut SV 8 N Y Y N MR20, E , N Whanganui National Park Pouri Hut SV 12 N Y Y N MR20, E , N Whanganui National Park Puketotara Hut SV 8 N Y Y N MR20, E , N

10 Whanganui National Park Whanganui National Park John Coull Hut Whanganui Journey Tieke Kainga Whanganui Journey Whakahoro Hut Whanganui Journey GW 24 Y Y Y N Great Walk Hut Tickets required E , N GW 20 Y Y Y N Great Walk Hut Tickets required MR20, E , N GW 12 Y Y Y Y CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR AN UPGRADE Great Walk Hut Tickets required MR19, E , N Wellington Aorangi Forest Park Averills Hut (Bivvy) B 2 N N N N MS28, E , N Aorangi Forest Park Kawakawa Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS28, E , N Aorangi Forest Park Mangatoetoe Hut ST 6 N Y Y N Open fire MS28, E , N Aorangi Forest Park Ngapotiki Hut ST 15 N Y N N MS28, E , N Aorangi Forest Park Pararaki Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS28, E , N Aorangi Forest Park Sutherlands Hut ST 7 N Y Y N Open fire MS28, E , N Aorangi Forest Park Tauanui Hut ST 6 N Y Y N Open fire MS28, E , N Aorangi Forest Park Washpool Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS28, E , N Rimutaka Forest Park Battery Stream Hut B 3 N Y Y N Open fire MR27, E , N Rimutaka Forest Park Haurangi Hut SV 8 Y Y Y N Orongorongo Valley Hut $60.00 (sole occupancy), booking required all year MR27, E , N Rimutaka Forest Park Jans Hut SV 8 Y Y Y N Orongorongo Valley Hut $67.00 (sole occupancy), booking required all year MR27, E , N Rimutaka Forest Park Oaks Hut SV 8 Y Y Y N Orongorongo Valley Hut $60.00 (sole occupancy), booking required all year MR27, E , N Rimutaka Forest Park Raukawa Lodge SV 18 Y Y Y N Orongorongo Valley Hut $ (sole occupancy), booking required all year MR27, E , N Rimutaka Forest Park Shamrock Hut SV 8 Y Y Y N Orongorongo Valley Hut $60.00 (sole occupancy), booking required all year MR27, E , N Rimutaka Forest Park Waiorongomai Hut B 4 N Y Y N Open fire MR27, E , N Rimutaka Forest Park Wharepapa Hut B 5 N Y Y N Open fire MR27, E , N

11 Tararua Forest Park Alpha Hut ST 22 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Anderson Memorial Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Aokaparangi Bivvy B 2 N N N N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Arete Forks Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Arete Hut (Bivvy) B 2 N N Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Atiwhakatu Hut ST 8 N Y Y N Open fire MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Blue Range Hut ST 4 N Y Y N MS25, E N Tararua Forest Park Burn Hut B 6 N N Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Carkeek Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Cattle Ridge Hut ST 5 N N Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Cone Hut B 5 N Y Y N Open fire MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Cow Creek Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Dorset Ridge Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Dracophyllum Hut B 2 N N Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Dundas Hut ST 6 N N Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Elder Hut ST 4 N N Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Field Hut ST 20 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Herepai Hut ST 10 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Jumbo Hut SV 20 Y Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Kapakapanui Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Kime Hut ST 22 N N Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Mangahao Flats Hut ST 16 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Maungahuka Hut ST 6 N N Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park McGregor Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Mid King Bivvy B 2 N N N N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Mid Waiohine Hut ST 6 N Y Y N Open fire MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Mitre Flats Hut SV 14 Y Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Mt Dagg Hut* B 7 N Y N N Open fire Tararua Forest Park Neill Forks Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Nichols Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park North Mangahao Bivvy B 2 N N Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park North Ohau Hut B 4 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Oriwa Bivvy REMOVED Tararua Forest Park Parawai Lodge ST 18 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Penn Creek Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Powell Hut SV 32 Y Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Renata Hut B 6 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Roaring Stag Hut ST 12 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Sayers Hut ST 6 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Smith Creek Shelter B 12 N N N N Grid references not known 11

12 Tararua Forest Park South Ohau Hut ST 10 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Tarn Ridge Hut ST 16 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Te Matawai Hut ST 18 N Y Y N MS25, E , N Tararua Forest Park Totara Flats Hut SV 26 Y Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Tutuwai Hut SV 20 Y Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Waiotauru Hut B 18 N Y N N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Waitewaewae Hut ST 16 N Y Y N MS26, E , N Tararua Forest Park Waiopehu Hut ST 18 N N Y N MS25, E , N Please remember Always check the latest facility, condition and weather information at the nearest DOC visitor centre before you venture out and be prepared for all conditions. A list of DOC visitor centres is available from the DOC website 12