This hut is situated on a low terrace on the TR of the Kakapotahi River 700 metres above the junction with Polluck Creek. [This cathchment 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.