Makomako Hut
Te Urewera
A surprisingly tidy hut at the intersection of Six Foot Track and the track to Mangatoatoa. Like most Uruwera huts, it sits in a large grassy clearing. Sleeps 8 on two platforms, but 11 mattresses present. Hut book shows that the hut suffers from the fallout from the Uruwera politics with plenty of claims of exclusive ownership, and anti-DOC / anti-Pakeha abuse. The remains of another hut outside have been converted into an outdoor fireplace and seating area.
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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 8
8
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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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6 foot track sth: Maungapohatu Road -> here. 9km, along old roadbed winding on a contour through the bush. 6 foot track north: Old roadbed continues north to Tawhana, passing close to Te Panaa Hut (14km) Maungatoatoa Hut: Cut track, 4km, 1.5-3 hrs. Taurawharona Hut: Cut track, 7km, 2-4hrs. Follow 6 ft trk 3km to signposted turnoff, then descend/ascend crossing Pariri Strm. V. Good ridgeline track to Taurawharona. Creek before hut may be tough after heavy rain |
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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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700m |
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Mobile phone coverage
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No coverage |
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Maps
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NZTopo50-BG40
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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/east-coast/te-urewera/makomako-hut/ |