Carkeek Hut
Tararua Forest Park
Carkeek is located in the middle of the Tararua Forest Park. There are no maintained tracks leading to this hut. Several old NZFS tracks can still be followed, with care. This hut is managed by the exNZFS volunteer group.
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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 12
12
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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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From McGregor bivy, descending to Waiohine river then up Carkeek ridge approx. 4-5 hours. From Arete Hut, along Tarn Ridge then Carkeek ridge. Approx 3-4 hours. From Nichols hut, descending to Park Forks via old track and then up Carkeek ridge. Approx 4-5 hours. From Dorset Ridge to Park Forks to Carkeek. Approx 4-5hours Tops travel from Arete hut takes about 4 hours |
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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-BN33
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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/wairarapa/wairarapa/carkeek-hut/ |
ID 7136
About this hut
Added 21 June 2011 by iangeorgeiangeorge.
5 revisions, most recently 26 July 2014 by
TararuaHunterTararuaHunter.
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