Orange Hut
Orange Hut in the Akatarawa Forest Park is a GWRC (Wellington Regional Council) hut. It sits in a clearing in a stand of mature conifers beside the Whakatikei River. The place has the feeling of a picnic area, given the large carpark and surronding pines. However, 4WD access has recently been limited to club trips only, though motorbike access is still possible with a permit.
The hut has burnt down at least twice, and the most recent incarnation is block on a concrete pad. That said it's clean (except for some graffiti). There are 4 bunks: 2 double, 2 single, with comfortable mattresses. There's a woodburner in the hut, and a flushing toilet nearby. Water is from the stream.
The previous hut site sits outside the front door, and has been cleverly tidied up to have a roof and 2 walls with poles supporting the other side: the woodburner and table intact - providing a good sheltered outdoor area with fire.
Owner
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Owner: NA |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
Sleeps
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Sleeps 6
6
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Facilities
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Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner |
Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
Getting there
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This hut is really more a mountain-bike destination than a trampers one. Several good 4wd tracks lead here from Paraparaumu, Pakakariki, Battle Hill, Upper Hut and the Akatarawa Road. All provide 10-15km rides in or out, and through trips are possible with train stations at either end. See links for details of access. |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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200m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
Maps
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NZTopo50-BP32
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Link
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www.google.com.au...http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=akatarawa+forest+park&source=web&cd=3&ved=0CEUQFjAC&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gw.govt.nz%2Fassets%2Fcouncil-publications%2FAkatarawa.web.pdf&ei=rcSVT466N8XRmAXd6PWBAg&usg=AFQjCNF5poKc2MQ3BzihWDGBphzEeQ0GCQ |