Orange Hut

Orange Hut in the Akatarawa Forest Park is a GWRC (Wellington Regional Council) hut. It sits in a clearing in a stand of mature conifers beside the Whakatikei River. The place has the feeling of a picnic area, given the large carpark and surronding pines. However, 4WD access has recently been limited to club trips only, though motorbike access is still possible with a permit.

The hut has burnt down at least twice, and the most recent incarnation is block on a concrete pad. That said it's clean (except for some graffiti). There are 4 bunks: 2 double, 2 single, with comfortable mattresses. There's a woodburner in the hut, and a flushing toilet nearby. Water is from the stream.

The previous hut site sits outside the front door, and has been cleverly tidied up to have a roof and 2 walls with poles supporting the other side: the woodburner and table intact - providing a good sheltered outdoor area with fire.