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Tarn Ridge Hut.
Tarn Ridge Hut

Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa and Wellington/Kapiti regions

This hut only provides protection from the elements. It is water-damaged from a storm in 2020. It's open but we recommend alternative accommodation if possible.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.

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Tarn Ridge Hut is located below Girdlestone (1546 m). It's an important overnight shelter on the Northern Crossing.

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Tracks to this hut

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BN34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1805522, N5481628