Nichols Hut
Tararua Forest Park
Nichols hut - a pleasant, recently renovated 6-bunk hut in the mid Tararuas. It lacks the coast views of Andersons, but has great views down the Waiohine valley towards the Wairarapa. It also receives a lot less traffic than Andersons - mainly fly-in hunters and Te Araroa walkers.

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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Standard Hut |
Sleeps
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Sleeps 6
6
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Facilities
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Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner |
Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
Getting there
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Andersons Hut: Track, 6km, 1.5-3 hrs via Junction Knob over tussock tops Waitewaewae Hut: Track with steep climb through bush to Junction Knob, then poled route over tussock tops. , 9km 2-5hrs Dracophyllum Hut: Track, 5km, 1.5-3hrs through cloud forest along main range. Parks Forks: Route (with unofficial markings) from knob east of hut to Parks Forks on Waiohine river. Onward routes to Carkeek Hut, Dorset Ridge Hut and McGregor Biv. |
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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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1,160m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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/nichols-hut/ |