Ohora Hut
Te Urewera
Ohora Hut (19 bunk, stove, firewood) is a large, multiple-roomed hut 500m from the confluence of the Ohora and Whakatane Rivers. It sits on grassy river terraces above the river.
Unfortunately, when I visited, the hut was covered in anti-DOC and anti-Pakeha graffiti and strewn with rubbish. Not a welcoming place despite its pleasent location.
Given its proximity, most trampers visiting are walking the of the Whakatane River track. However, tracks also lead up the Ohora valley where the Onepu Hut provides alternative accommodation. Tracks continue into the Tauranga Valley.
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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 19
19
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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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Ruatoki Valley Rd, Waikirikiri (W16 2860400, 6325900): -> roadend (13km, 2-4.5 hrs, valley floor track) Mataatua Rd, Ruatahuna: -> Waikare Jn Hut (11km, 2.5-4 hrs, valley floor track) -> Hanamahihi Hut (9km, 2.5-4hrs, track) -> Ngahiramai Hut -> Tawhiwhi Hut -> roadend (see DOC guide for times) |
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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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Altitude
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100m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BF40
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Link
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www.doc.govt.nz/p...http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/east-coast-hawkes-bay/opotiki-area/whakatane-river-tramping-tracks/ |