Carkeek Hut
Tararua Forest Park
Carkeek is located in the middle of the Tararua Forest Park. There are no currently maintained tracks leading immediately to the hut, although several routes are commonly used. Unmaintained tracks can still be followed ie Park Forks up Carkeek ridge, Park Forks up to Nichols, Park Forks up to Dorset Ridge hut. Care is needed in following these routes.
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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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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. |
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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 25 July 2014 by
TararuaHunterTararuaHunter.
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