Elder Hut
Tararua Forest Park
A tidy, new 4-bunk hut on the exposed summit of Elder Peak. Features windows round 2 sides looking over the valley, a huge deck - all very good in nice weather. In driving, icy rain, it featured a view of clouds and the sound of lashing rain and humming guy-ropes. A fireplace was sorely missed. However, it is double glazed, and looks well insulated, so it should warm up in the end. Water is from the tank.
The new hut site is right on the track - older maps show the old biv location some distance south of the peak.
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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 4
4
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Facilities
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Toilet |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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Maymorn Junction (Waiotauru 4WD track): Road->Renata Hut (1.5km 20mins)-> Elder (8km, 2-4hrs). Good ridgeline track. Aston Peak (on southern crossing): 2.5km, 1-2hrs. Thence to Alpha -> Kaitoke, or Kime -> Field -> Otaki Forks Dropping down ridge 666 just east fo the hut, to the Snowy and out to Otaki Forks also an option |
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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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Altitude
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1,110m |
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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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Link
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www.doc.govt.nz/p...http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/wellington-kapiti/kapiti/elder-hut/ |
ID 7137
About this hut
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