Polluck Creek hut
This hut is situated on a low terrace on the TR of the Kakapotahi River 700 metres above the junction with Polluck Creek. [This catchment as well as being known as the Kakapotahi is also known as the Little Waitaha and Happy Valley] The hut is just beyond the upper end of the easy river flats at the base of a steep spur that runs up to Dickie Ridge.
This hut is mainly used by local hunters & gets little use from trampers despite being close to a roadend and being on a route to both the Tuke and Waitaha headwaters.
Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Basic Hut/Bivvy |
Sleeps
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Sleeps 6
6
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Facilities
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Open fireplace |
Water supply
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No water |
Getting there
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From a forestry/farm road that leaves Highway 6 about 300 metres south of the Kakapotahi River bridge. Just before emerging from the forested land onto runoff farmland there is a locked gate. From here cut down a water course to the main river and follow it up to the hut. (It is quicker driving & walking across the farm runoff but you would need to get permission & a key if taking a vehicle. This may be too much hassle for a non local considering it's only 6km of easy going from gate to hut) |
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Unlocked
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This hut is unlocked and open to access. |
Bookings
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No bookings — open access
No — open access
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Altitude
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295m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
Maps
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NZTopo50-BV18
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