Arete Hut
Tararua Forest Park
DOC's website states that they upgraded the small, cold Arete Biv to a 2-bunk 'Arete Hut' in 2007.
Arete lies on both the Northern Crossing and the Tararua Main ridge. Both are excellent multi-day tramps, and do not attract the high traffic of the Southern Crossing, so peace and tranquility are a possibility, if not ensured.
This is an alpine biv with no heating, so bring warm gear!
The new bivvy is actually classed as a hut now, with 2 bunks and is quite cosy. The new hut Is now on the route up to Arete(or down) there is a large tarn just above it slightly NE of the hut. Water supply is by water tank.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 2
2
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Facilities
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Toilet |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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Poads Road (Levin) NZMG 2709500,6058000: -> Te Matawai Hut (4km, 1-1.5 hrs, route/track) -> roadend (16km, 5-8 hrs, track) The Pines (Masterton) NZMG 2720400,6032900: -> Tarn Ridge -> Mitre Flats -> roadend (see Northern Crossing routeguide) Otaki / Kaitoki / Shannon roadends: see Tararua Main Ridge route guide |
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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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1,320m |
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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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