Powell Hut
Tararua Forest Park
A popular stopping off point on walks to Mount Holdsworth, Powell Hut in the Tararua Ranges is 4 hours from the car park and 1 hour from the summit. The hut offers great views across the Wairarapa Plains.
The previous hut burned down 17 May 1999, and was replaced January 2000.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Serviced Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 40
40
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Facilities
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Toilet, Gas/electric cooking |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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4 hours from the Mt. Holdsworth road end. 3-4 hours from Jumbo 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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Bookings required
Required
All parties will be expected to book from November through to February. Booking are made for individual bunks. Fees will remain the same: $15 for adults (18+) and $5 for youth (11-17). An additional $5 to $10 management fee will apply depending on party size. Transfers and cancellations are subject to conditions. There will be a warden on-site for the duration of the booking period to manage the booking system. Unallocated bunks will still be available to trampers. |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BP34
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