Herepai Hut
Tararua Forest Park
An older huts lower than the bush line. It has a cast-iron fire, two platforms for sleeping quarter. It holds around 10 people.
Basic but nice.
Steady 2.5-5hrs climb which crosses over 2 swingbridges, the 2nd one has a bit of height in it though
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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 3
3
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Facilities
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Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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Is from the end of Mangatainoka valley road near Eketahuna.
Half the track is the same as the one going to Roaring Stag Lodge. A good ridgeline route runs south to Dundas. Heading north to Herepai the ridgeline becomes scrubby, but was largely recut through the leatherleaf in 2013 and is currently passable, if a little rough. |
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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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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BN34
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