Otutu Hut
Kaweka Forest Park
Otutu hut: a lovely 6-bunk hut on the last ridge of crown land before the tussock plateaus that run down to Ngamatea Stn. The hut is sheltered on 3 sides by beech forest, the ridge to the north running though beech up into that red-orange-yellow knee-high scrub so typical of the Kawekas. The knob to the south is low tussock, with great views from the summit.
A weel worthwhile hut to visit - but most popular with fly-in / fly-out hunters.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Standard Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 6
6
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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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Track runs down the ridge from the Manson / Ngaawapurua / Otutu track junction to the north. Manson & Otutu tracks cut/maintained. Track from Ngaawapurua is private and not maintained. Swingbridge at Ngaawapurua has been removed - crossing ok in normal conditions. Another track heads south from the hut along the escarpment before dropping to Manson Strm and climbing the far-side to the Manson high-point. Track is cut and maintained (2012). Far shorter than ridgeline but steep. |
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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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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BJ37
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Link
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www.doc.govt.nz/p...http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/hawkes-bay/otutu-hut/ |