Cone Hut
Tararua Forest Park
An outstanding example of bush carpentry. Built in 1946, renovated using original techniques in 1987. Adzed totara plank sleeping platform, dirt floor. Water from nearby stream. Interesting long drop - "Punga House of Pohy". Nice picnic table outside.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Standard Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 12
12
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Facilities
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Toilet, Open fireplace |
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Water supply
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No water |
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Getting there
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6 hours from the Kaitoke road end (1 hour from Tutuwai Hut), 5 hours across Cone Saddle from Totara Flats Hut. |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
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Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BP33
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ID 1160
About this hut
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