Powell Hut
Tararua Forest Park
A popular stopping off point on walks to Mount Holdsworth, Powell Hut in the Tararua Ranges is 4 hours from the car park and 1 hour from the summit. The hut offers great views across the Wairarapa Plains.
The previous hut burned down 17 May 1999 and was replaced January 2000, then renovated in 2018.
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Owner
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Owner: DOC |
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Category
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Serviced Hut |
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Sleeps
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Sleeps 32
32
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Facilities
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Toilet, Enclosed wood/coal burner, Gas/electric cooking |
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Water supply
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Tap or tank water |
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Getting there
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4 hours from the Mt. Holdsworth road end. 3-4 hours from Jumbo Hut. |
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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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Bookings required
Required
Bookings are required year-round at this hut. Fees are as follows: Sunday to Friday: - Adult (18+ years): $15 per night - Youth (11–17 years): $7.50 per night - Child/Infant (0–10 years): free Saturday: - Adult (18+ years): $20 per night - Youth (11–17 years): $10 per night - Child/Infant (0–10 years): free |
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Altitude
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1,200m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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Yes, some coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BP34
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Link
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https://www.doc.g...https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/wellington-kapiti/places/tararua-forest-park/things-to-do/huts/powell-hut/ |