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Mt. Hector
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Distance: 612m away
Looking across the Tararua main range from Mt. Hector to Alpha Hut. November 2007
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Mt. Hector
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Distance: 612m away
Looking across the Tararua main range from Mt. Hector to Alpha Hut.
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Mount Hector
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Distance: 1.1km away
Photo taken facing the west coast towards Otaki from the summit of Mount Hector.
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Memorial Cross on Mt Hector September 2012
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Distance: 1.1km 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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Mt Hector from Fields Peak
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Distance: 1.1km away
View of Mt Hector and surrounds from Fields Peak.
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Mt Hector Memorial Cross
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Distance: 1.1km 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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Southern Crossing Tararuas
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Distance: 1.7km 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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Mount Hector
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Distance: 1.8km 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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Wellington and Kaikoura peaks from Kime
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Distance: 2.0km away
Wellington and Kaikaoura peaks from near Kime hut. taken Feb 2009.
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Descent to Kime Hut...
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Distance: 2.1km away
12 March 2011 - Nice day but the tops were a bit cloudy (funny that!)
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A Total Tararua Traverse
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8 – 16 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 2.1km 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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Kime Hut
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Distance: 2.1km away
The highest hut on the Southern Crossing (1400m). Magnificent views north and south. Handy for Mt. Hector. No stove - ...
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Tararua main ridge
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4 – 8 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 2.1km 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 - Tararuas
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Distance: 2.1km away
Kime Hut November 2007 on a jaunt to Mt.Hector for the weekend.
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Kime Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 2.1km 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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Tararua Middle loop
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3 – 5 days. Medium. Loop track.
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Distance: 2.1km away
A 4-5 day loop from Otaki Forks following the main ridge of the Tararuas
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Kime Hut
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Distance: 2.1km away
Highest hut on the southern crossing Tararuas. Cold no fire
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My Rugged As Backyard Desktop BG Wallpaper
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Distance: 2.1km away
A tweaked image from a trip into the Tararuas Feb 2010.
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Kapiti Island Horowhenua Sunset from Kime Tararuas
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Distance: 2.1km away
View of Kapiti Island and the Horowhenua from Kime Hut Tararua Range.
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Kime Hut
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Distance: 2.1km away
Kime Hut, Tararua Range near Mt Hector August 2010. One of the coldest huts in the Tararua's
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Kime in mid summer
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Distance: 2.1km away
On a calm sunny day there is no better place
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Kime Hut replacement
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Distance: 2.1km 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
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Distance: 2.1km 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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The Tararua Range
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Distance: 2.3km away
Looking along the Main Range, into the heart of the Tararua from Hut Mound
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Kime White Out Winter, Tararuas
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Distance: 2.3km 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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Alpha Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 16.
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Distance: 2.7km away
The first Alpha Hut was built in 1915, the 2nd replaced it in 1953 ( it was 6 yards inside ...
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Table Top
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Distance: 2.8km away
View looking north comming down from Kime Hut.Otaki/sea to the left.
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Bridge Peak looking towards Otaki Forks & Table Top
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Distance: 2.8km 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: 2.8km 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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View west from the Tararua Ranges.
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Distance: 2.8km away
View from bridge peak looking west overlooking the Otaki forks, the Otaki river & Otaki at the top.
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Winchcombe Bivvy No. 3
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Distance: 3.1km 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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Elder Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 4.
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Distance: 3.9km 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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Southern Crossing Feb 2010
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Distance: 4.6km away
On a hot and windless day 2. The best weather we could of hoped for. What an awesome trip!
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Rainbow under Neill Peak
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Distance: 4.7km away
We were chasing rainbows all morning.
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The Southern Crossing tops
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Distance: 5.6km away
The Southern Crossing from just past Table Top, showing Dennan, Bridge Peak and Hut Mound .
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Tabletop
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Distance: 6.0km away
Snow on the Tararua Ranges above Tabletop 21 SEP 2011
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Eastern Hut Hut
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Private hut (NA). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 6.2km 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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Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone
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Distance: 6.3km away
Maungahuka and the Tararua Peaks from Cone
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Cone Hut
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 12.
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Distance: 6.4km 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
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Distance: 6.4km 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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Field Hut
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Distance: 6.4km 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
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 6.4km 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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Steel ladder Tararua Peaks Feb 2010
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Distance: 6.6km 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
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Distance: 6.6km 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
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Distance: 6.7km 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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Penn Creek Hut
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Distance: 6.7km away
Penn Creek in July 2009, nice hut except for the leaky chimney!
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Penn Creek Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 6.7km 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
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Distance: 6.7km 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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Brew time at Penn Creek
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Distance: 6.7km away
Well earned billy of tea after the slippery descent into Penn Creek from Table Top.
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Tutuwai Hut
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Serviced Hut (DOC). Capacity: 20.
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Distance: 6.7km 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: 6.7km 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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Tararua Peaks
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Distance: 6.7km away
Tararua Peaks, Tuiti and Tunui. Just above the famous ladder. taken Feb 2009.
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New type of DOC marker?
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Distance: 6.8km 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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Maungahuka Hut 2010
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Distance: 7.2km 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
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Distance: 7.2km away
A panoramic view looking NW from above Maungahuka Hut. Taken Feb this year.
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A Mid Waiohine Circuit: 'easier day tommorrow ...'
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Distance: 7.3km away
Memories on a winter circuit to visit Mid Waiohine from the Mangaterere roadend.
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New and old Maungahuka Huts (old hut removed)
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Distance: 7.3km 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
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 7.3km 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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Maungahuka Hut, Tararua Range
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Distance: 7.3km 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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Battered legs
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Distance: 7.4km 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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Neill Forks Hut
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Standard Hut (DOC). Capacity: 6.
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Distance: 7.4km 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
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Distance: 7.4km away
Nearing Neil Forks Hut from Maungahuka (1 min away!). Perfect spot to cool down after a sweltering & knee jarring ...
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Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track
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Distance: 7.8km away
Northern Wairarapa from Mt Reeves Track
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Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End
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Distance: 7.8km away
Waiohine River Valler Reeves Track End
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Tararua Peaks from Mt.Reeves
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Distance: 7.8km 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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Waiotauru Hut
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Distance: 8.1km 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
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Basic Hut/Bivvy (DOC). Capacity: 18.
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Distance: 8.2km away
Built in the early 70s,tin hut.
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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
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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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