Powell Hut
Tararua Forest Park
Great views across the Wairarapa Plains. Popular as a stop in day walks to Mt. Holdsworth (4 hours from the carpark, 1 hour from the top). Most modern long-drops in NZ! Gas stoves.
Booking details •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 that haven't booked. •The hut will remain open (not locked).
How to book •Call the DOC Wairarapa Office, ph +64 6 377 0700 or •book in person at 220 South Road, Masterton.
Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Serviced Hut |
Sleeps
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Sleeps 40
40
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Facilities
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Toilet, Gas/electric cooking |
Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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. |
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-BP34
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