tawa hut
Waioeka Conservation Area
6 Bunk Standard hut beside the Kahunui Stream in the Ureweras. 2-4 hours from Moanui Rd end. Part of popular weekend riverbed loop via Koranga Forks.
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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 6
6
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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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Off SH2 near Matawai between Gisbourne & Opotiki onto Koranga valley road, left into Moanui rd about 20kms to car park. 2 to 4 hours walk. Koronga Forks Hut: 8km, 2-4hrs, riverbed route. Pleasant low-water trip down a gorged but easy river Makamoere Hut: 5km, 1.5-3hrs, riverbed route. Broad river flats and small stream. Generally easy going. Tataweka Hut: 6km, 1.5-3hrs, riverbed route. Tight gorge to confluence, but broad gravel river flats up Tataweka. |
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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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400m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BF41
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