Jumbo Hut
Tararua Forest Park
Great views across the Wairarapa Plains. The range from Jumbo to Mitre can be seen from the track just before the hut. Gas stoves. During peak season, this hut must be booked in advance with DOC.
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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 20
20
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Facilities
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Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner, 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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3-4 hours from Powell Hut (via Mt. Holdsworth), about 3 hours down (4 hours up) to Atiwhakatu Hut via Rain Gauge Spur. |
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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
This hut must be booked between October and April. Bookings may be made here: https://booking.doc.govt.nz/Menu.aspx?sg=MHJ Backcountry hut passholders should book via DOC Masterton Field Base, +64 6 377 0700. |
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Altitude
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1,220m |
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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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