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. As such, the following information may be out of date.
The bright orange Arete Biv sits on a small tussock ledge about 60m to the south-east of the Tararua Main Ridge as it heads north-east from Arete Peak. The biv is not visible from Arete Peak and finding it in bad visibilty can be a mission. From the peak follow the main ridge steeply downhill for about 400m towards Mt Dundas until the ridgeline levels out. The Biv and it's plateau are now 60m to your right.
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!
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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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None |
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Water supply
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No 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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