Papatahi (Shamrock) Hut

Rimutaka Forest Park

Locked sole-occupancy hut, formerly known as Shamrock hut. Located on the Orongorongo River.

Shamrock Hut • By ianfisk.
Key information
Owner
Owner: DOC
Category
Serviced Hut (Sole occupancy)
Sleeps
Sleeps 10
10
Facilities
Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner, Gas/electric cooking
Water supply
Tap or tank water
Getting there
Getting there
Orongorongo Track, then the Big Bend Tracks for 1 hour. Finally, a 4WD track for 20 minutes. About 3.5 hours from the Catchpool road end.
Locked
This hut is locked. Enquire about access in advance.
Bookings
Bookings required
Required

This is a locked, sole occupancy hut. Bookings are required in advance. Fees are $100 / night (January 2017).

Other
Altitude
180m
Mobile phone coverage
No coverage
Maps
NZTopo50-BQ32
Link
www.doc.govt.nz/p...http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/rimutaka-forest-park/things-to-do/huts/papatahi-hut/
Map
ID 1221

About this hut

Added 13 December 2005 by ianfiskianfisk. 4 revisions, most recently 10 January 2017 by matthewmatthew.
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