Howletts Hut
Ruahine Forest Park
Howletts Hut is located below the 1682m Taumatamekura Peak and the last rest heading north before the infamous Sawtooth Ridge.
The hut sits in a sheltered hollow on the Daphne Ridge just where the tussock ends and beech forest starts to lap over the ridgeline, giving unimpeded views of the ranges and plains around Ongaonga.
There is a new stove with coal flown in, and tank water.
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Owner
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Owner: Heretaunga Tramping Club |
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Category
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Standard Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 8
8
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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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Kashmir Roadend (727880,613410): 11.5km poled route Longview Hut: 9km / 3-6 hours poled route Daphne Hut: 2km / 1.5 hours track Waterfall Hut: 12km unmarked route over tops and narrow ridgelines Waikamaka Hut: 16.5km / 7.5-15 hours unmarked route over tops and narrow ridgelines Purity Hut: 17km unmarked route over tops and narrow ridgelines |
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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
Howletts Hut is owned and maintained by the Heretaunga Tramping Club. Backcountry hut passes and tickets do not apply. For overnight stays, send donations to Heretaunga Tramping Club, PO Box 14086, Mayfair, Hastings 4159 (or email htc@orcon.net.nz for bank details). |
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Altitude
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1,365m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BL36
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Link
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www.htc.org.nz/in...http://www.htc.org.nz/index.php/club-huts |