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Kime Hut - Tararuas
A Total Tararua Traverse
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8 – 16 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: less than 100m away
The length of the Tararuas via the pointy bits, from the Manawatu Gorge at Woodville to the Rimutaka Hill Road ...
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![Tararua Middle loop](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11485-mini.jpg)
Tararua Middle loop
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3 – 5 days. Medium. Loop track.
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Distance: less than 100m away
A 4-5 day loop from Otaki Forks following the main ridge of the Tararuas
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![Tararua main ridge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9455-mini.jpg)
Tararua main ridge
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4 – 8 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: less than 100m away
The length of the tracked Tararuas along the main ridge from Mangahao (behind Shannon) to Kaitoke.
For a 'Total Tararua Traverse ...
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![Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3638-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut
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Distance: less than 100m away
The highest hut on the Southern Crossing (1400m). Magnificent views north and south. Handy for Mt. Hector. No stove - ...
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![Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3638-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: less than 100m away
The highest hut on the Southern Crossing. Nice view of Masterton through the valley. This hut was replaced in 2014 ...
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![Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4698-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut
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Distance: less than 100m away
Highest hut on the southern crossing Tararuas. Cold no fire
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![Kapiti Island Horowhenua Sunset from Kime Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4134-mini.jpg)
Kapiti Island Horowhenua Sunset from Kime Tararuas
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Distance: less than 100m away
View of Kapiti Island and the Horowhenua from Kime Hut Tararua Range.
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![My Rugged As Backyard Desktop BG Wallpaper](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8167-mini.jpg)
My Rugged As Backyard Desktop BG Wallpaper
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Distance: less than 100m away
A tweaked image from a trip into the Tararuas Feb 2010.
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![Day 4 is always good!!](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11989-mini.jpg)
Day 4 is always good!!
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Distance: less than 100m away
Taken from a hut in the Tararuas.
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![Kime Hut replacement](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13153-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut replacement
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Distance: less than 100m away
Builders working on the new Kime Hut (number 3) on 8/2/2013. 20 bunks, lots of insulation and double glazing. better ...
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![New Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13152-mini.jpg)
New Kime Hut
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Distance: less than 100m away
Progress on the new Kime Hut near Mt Hector in the Tararua Range. taken on 1/3/2013. The cladding was completed ...
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![Descent to Kime Hut...](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9821-mini.jpg)
Descent to Kime Hut...
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Distance: less than 100m away
12 March 2011 - Nice day but the tops were a bit cloudy (funny that!)
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![Kime in mid summer](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9611-mini.jpg)
Kime in mid summer
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Distance: less than 100m away
On a calm sunny day there is no better place
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![Kime Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9610-mini.jpg)
Kime Hut
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Distance: less than 100m away
Kime Hut, Tararua Range near Mt Hector August 2010. One of the coldest huts in the Tararua's
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![Wellington and Kaikoura peaks from Kime](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12167-mini.jpg)
Wellington and Kaikoura peaks from Kime
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Distance: 103m away
Wellington and Kaikaoura peaks from near Kime hut. taken Feb 2009.
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![Kime White Out Winter, Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8044-mini.jpg)
Kime White Out Winter, Tararuas
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Distance: 201m away
The track between Field and Kime Huts in the Tararua Forest Park. A mostly forgettable trip I did with a ...
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![The Tararua Range](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11762-mini.jpg)
The Tararua Range
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Distance: 211m away
Looking along the Main Range, into the heart of the Tararua from Hut Mound
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![Mount Hector](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11804-mini.jpg)
Mount Hector
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Distance: 370m away
Memorial Cross on the summit of Mount Hector. Lake Wairarapa in the background and The Beehives on the right. Great ...
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![Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4179-mini.jpg)
Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top
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Distance: 759m away
Track heading out to Otaki Forks from Kime Hut looking down towards Table Top. Early morning with some rain shadow ...
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Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top
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Distance: 759m away
Track heading out to Otaki Forks from Kime Hut looking down towards Table Top. Early morning with some rain shadow ...
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![Table Top](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8057-mini.jpg)
Table Top
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Distance: 759m away
View looking north comming down from Kime Hut.Otaki/sea to the left.
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![View west from the Tararua Ranges.](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12045-mini.jpg)
View west from the Tararua Ranges.
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Distance: 760m away
View from bridge peak looking west overlooking the Otaki forks, the Otaki river & Otaki at the top.
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![Mt Hector Memorial Cross](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4151-mini.jpg)
Mt Hector Memorial Cross
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Distance: 1.3km away
View looking towards Winchcombe Peak from Mt Hector in April 2008 during a perfect 3 day Southern Crossing with not ...
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![Mt Hector from Fields Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4154-mini.jpg)
Mt Hector from Fields Peak
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Distance: 1.3km away
View of Mt Hector and surrounds from Fields Peak.
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![Memorial Cross on Mt Hector September 2012](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12824-mini.jpg)
Memorial Cross on Mt Hector September 2012
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Distance: 1.3km away
Memorial Cross on Mt Hector, Tararua Range, looking north east down the Niell Ridge with Winchcombe peak in the distance
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![Mount Hector](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12042-mini.jpg)
Mount Hector
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Distance: 1.3km away
Photo taken facing the west coast towards Otaki from the summit of Mount Hector.
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Mt. Hector
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Distance: 1.7km away
Looking across the Tararua main range from Mt. Hector to Alpha Hut.
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![Mt. Hector](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3636-mini.jpg)
Mt. Hector
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Distance: 1.7km away
Looking across the Tararua main range from Mt. Hector to Alpha Hut. November 2007
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![Working Boots](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4180-mini.jpg)
Working Boots
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Distance: 2.1km away
My boots and rainbow leggings - 2 days into Southern Crossing of Tararua Range
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![Southern Crossing Feb 2010](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8092-mini.jpg)
Southern Crossing Feb 2010
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Distance: 2.5km away
On a hot and windless day 2. The best weather we could of hoped for. What an awesome trip!
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![Southern Crossing Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11970-mini.jpg)
Southern Crossing Tararuas
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Distance: 3.3km away
Leaving Aston the ruas didnt disappoint fine in the morning high winds and clag around lunch and fine by the ...
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![Winchcombe Bivvy No. 3](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/28/28481-mini.jpg)
Winchcombe Bivvy No. 3
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Distance: 3.3km away
From Hutbagger.co.nz "This was built by ex NZFS culler Paul Gush at his home and in April 2021, it was ...
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![The Southern Crossing tops](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11761-mini.jpg)
The Southern Crossing tops
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Distance: 3.5km away
The Southern Crossing from just past Table Top, showing Dennan, Bridge Peak and Hut Mound .
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![Tabletop](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11220-mini.jpg)
Tabletop
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Distance: 3.9km away
Snow on the Tararua Ranges above Tabletop 21 SEP 2011
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![Field Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11915-mini.jpg)
Field Hut
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Distance: 4.3km away
Picture taken as passing through on a day hike from Otaki forks to Mount Hector to see the views & ...
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![Field Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2546-mini.jpg)
Field Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 4.3km away
Built in 1924, there are still signs of the original bush carpentry. Handy for Friday-nighters doing the Southern Crossing over ...
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Elder Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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Distance: 4.6km away
A tidy, new 4-bunk hut on the exposed summit of Elder Peak. Features windows round 2 sides looking over the ...
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![New type of DOC marker?](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11217-mini.jpg)
New type of DOC marker?
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Distance: 4.7km away
Ran into this handiwork a couple of days ago when going from Otaki Forks up to Field Hut about 20 ...
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![Penn Creek Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6766-mini.jpg)
Penn Creek Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 4.7km away
A standard NZFS hut from the Seventies, has had some recent work done on it.
Add in Field Hut and you ...
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![Penn Creek Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/6/6766-mini.jpg)
Penn Creek Hut
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Distance: 4.7km away
Penn Creek in July 2009, nice hut except for the leaky chimney!
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Brew time at Penn Creek
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Distance: 4.7km away
Well earned billy of tea after the slippery descent into Penn Creek from Table Top.
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![Penn Creek](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9774-mini.jpg)
Penn Creek
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Distance: 4.7km away
Penn Creek in the Tararua Range which flows into the Otaki River. The sidle track down the Otaki which is ...
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![Alpha Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1248-mini.jpg)
Alpha Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.
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Distance: 4.8km away
The first Alpha Hut was built in 1915, the 2nd replaced it in 1953 ( it was 6 yards inside ...
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![Rainbow under Neill Peak](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/5/5027-mini.jpg)
Rainbow under Neill Peak
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Distance: 4.9km away
We were chasing rainbows all morning.
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![Steel ladder Tararua Peaks Feb 2010](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8034-mini.jpg)
Steel ladder Tararua Peaks Feb 2010
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Distance: 5.6km away
The steel ladder between Tuiti and Tunui on the Tararua main range. DEFINITELY not for the faint hearted! The ladder ...
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![Steel ladder Tararua Peaks Feb 2010](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8033-mini.jpg)
Steel ladder Tararua Peaks Feb 2010
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Distance: 5.6km away
The steel ladder between Tuiti and Tunui on the Tararua main range. DEFINITELY not for the faint hearted! The ladder ...
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![Tunui from Tuiti Tararua Main Range](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8054-mini.jpg)
Tunui from Tuiti Tararua Main Range
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Distance: 5.6km away
The goat trail that is the Tararua Peaks section of the main Tararua range crossing from Kime Hut to Maungahuka ...
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![Tararua Peaks](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12168-mini.jpg)
Tararua Peaks
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Distance: 5.7km away
Tararua Peaks, Tuiti and Tunui. Just above the famous ladder. taken Feb 2009.
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![Battered legs](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9811-mini.jpg)
Battered legs
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Distance: 5.9km away
This is the result of running on old bush tracks that are infested with Toitoi and Hook Grass (Bastard Grass)in ...
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![Maungahuka Hut 2010](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8087-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka Hut 2010
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Distance: 6.2km away
Maungahuka Hut Feb 2010 on a beautiful 4 day trip. Finally made it after years of failed attempts! Mixed feelings ...
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![Maungahuka Panorama](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8042-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka Panorama
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Distance: 6.2km away
A panoramic view looking NW from above Maungahuka Hut. Taken Feb this year.
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![New and old Maungahuka Huts (old hut removed)](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11485-mini.jpg)
New and old Maungahuka Huts (old hut removed)
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Distance: 6.2km away
This was taken when inspection being carried out by DOC Engineer , Allan Dallas (blue overalls)just prior to completion of ...
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![Maungahuka Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1313-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 6.2km away
The original hut (pictured) has been replaced by a new hut on the same location. Sleeps 12, but has no ...
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![A Mid Waiohine Circuit: 'easier day tommorrow ...'](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11485-mini.jpg)
A Mid Waiohine Circuit: 'easier day tommorrow ...'
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Distance: 6.2km away
Memories on a winter circuit to visit Mid Waiohine from the Mangaterere roadend.
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![Maungahuka Hut, Tararua Range](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/3/3970-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka Hut, Tararua Range
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Distance: 6.2km away
The hut has two large sleeping platforms which can hold about 12 people. It is located beside a tarn on ...
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![Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/12/12706-mini.jpg)
Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone
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Distance: 7.0km away
Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone
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![Neill Forks Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1316-mini.jpg)
Neill Forks Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 7.2km away
Hidden away and camouflaged in green and orange. 6 bunks with mattresses. Water from river. The fireplace is OK. Photo ...
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![Approach to Neil Forks hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8089-mini.jpg)
Approach to Neil Forks hut
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Distance: 7.2km away
Nearing Neil Forks Hut from Maungahuka (1 min away!). Perfect spot to cool down after a sweltering & knee jarring ...
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![Waiotauru Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9401-mini.jpg)
Waiotauru Hut
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Distance: 7.3km away
Interior of Waiotauru Hut, Tararua FP. You really would have to be desperate to want to stay here for more ...
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![Waiotauru Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2335-mini.jpg)
Waiotauru Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 18.
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Distance: 7.4km away
Built in the early 70s,tin hut.
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![Cone Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1290-mini.jpg)
Cone Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 12.
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Distance: 7.9km away
An outstanding example of bush carpentry. Built in 1946, renovated using original techniques in 1987. Adzed totara plank sleeping platform, ...
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![A billy at Cone Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/5/5025-mini.jpg)
A billy at Cone Hut
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Distance: 7.9km away
We passed through Cone Hut at about morning tea time, which was really just an excuse to build a small ...
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![Eastern Hut Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9743-mini.jpg)
Eastern Hut Hut
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Private hut (NA). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 8.2km away
Hut operated by the Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Although it is said to be for emergency use only, the 6 bunks ...
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![Parawai Lodge](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11866-mini.jpg)
Parawai Lodge
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Distance: 8.4km away
Parawai Lodge is just across the Waiotauru River at the Otaki Forks car park. It was originally on the other ...
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![Waitewaewae Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9721-mini.jpg)
Waitewaewae Track
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Distance: 8.4km away
Track from Parawai Lodge to Waitewaewae Hut
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![Northern Rata](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7294-mini.jpg)
Northern Rata
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Distance: 8.6km away
DOC have hammered the possums in the forks so these can actually grow and flower!
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![Tutuwai Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/1/1288-mini.jpg)
Tutuwai Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 8.7km away
Set on a bank above a river flat (good camping). Gas stoves and running water. Potbelly stove. Well-built modern hut.
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Kaitoke to Greytown via Tutuwai & Mt.Reeves, Tararua Forest Park
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Distance: 8.7km away
A two day jaunt to clear the head and get a little much needed exercise. Oh and to enjoy some ...
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![Southern Crossing of the Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11970-mini.jpg)
Southern Crossing of the Tararuas
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3 – 4 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 8.7km away
A classic, must-do walk that climbs through bush onto exposed, high tussock tops, traversing them back into bush at Alpha ...
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![Renata Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9719-mini.jpg)
Renata Hut
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Distance: 8.8km away
Renata Hut on the Renata ridge between the old logging road from the Akatarawa summit and Elder Hut. An old ...
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![Renata Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9719-mini.jpg)
Renata Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 8.8km away
An older club hut, last of a kind. Opened in 1956.
Unfortunately close to a road end, so popular with people ...
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![Sheridan creek,Log hauler.](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9509-mini.jpg)
Sheridan creek,Log hauler.
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Distance: 9.1km away
Old steam engine/winch used for log hauling.Two speed gear set up with a band brake.
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![Waiotauru river, old saw mill.](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/2/2335-mini.jpg)
Waiotauru river, old saw mill.
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Distance: 9.1km away
Old steam engine on river flat.
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![Parawai Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4080-mini.jpg)
Parawai Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 30.
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Distance: 9.1km away
A very tidy hut with two sleeping platforms and mattresses. A wood burner and plenty of firewood supplied. Sink with ...
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![Route Guide: Southern Crossing of the Tararuas](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/11/11970-mini.jpg)
Route Guide: Southern Crossing of the Tararuas
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Distance: 9.1km away
The Southern Crossing is a classic route over the peaks in the southern part of the Tararuas.
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![Parawai Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4186-mini.jpg)
Parawai Hut
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Distance: 9.1km away
The well cared for Parawai Hut. A tidy little gem.
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![Middle Crossing of the Tararua's](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7228-mini.jpg)
Middle Crossing of the Tararua's
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3 – 5 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 9.1km away
Climbing through beach Forest, Open tops, steep Descents followed by steep climbs, river valleys, great huts. An alpine experience with ...
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Mt Kapakapanui
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1 – 2 days. Medium. Loop track.
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Distance: 9.3km away
A smaller peak (1102m) in the Tararua Ranges.
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![Mount Kapakapanui Possumers Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/13/13439-mini.jpg)
Mount Kapakapanui Possumers Hut
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Distance: 9.4km away
Possumers Hut also known as Thornhills Hut, on Mount Kapakapanui near Waikanae. Still dry inside. There are a couple of ...
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![Aokaparangi Hut](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/8/8146-mini.jpg)
Aokaparangi Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 2.
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Distance: 9.4km away
Aokaparangi Hut (2 bunks, matresses, tank water): A tidy, well insulated 2-bunk hut on the bush-line overlooking the Waiohine River. ...
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![A Zen Momemnt](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/7/7153-mini.jpg)
A Zen Momemnt
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Distance: 9.5km away
In the midst of chaos there is always a moment of calm. Moments before throwing myself across a gale blown ...
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![Log Hauler](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/9/9773-mini.jpg)
Log Hauler
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Distance: 9.6km away
Old log hauler and boiler on the Waitewaewae track near Otaki Forks. The hauler is about 1.5 hrs from the ...
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![Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4175-mini.jpg)
Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End
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Distance: 9.7km away
Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End
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![Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4177-mini.jpg)
Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track
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Distance: 9.7km away
Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track
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![Tararua Peaks from Mt.Reeves](http://tramper.nz/imgcache/4/4173-mini.jpg)
Tararua Peaks from Mt.Reeves
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Distance: 9.7km away
In the far distance you can just make out the Tararua Peaks from Mt Reeves. The Tauherenikau Valley is in ...
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