This hut is managed by the Greater Wellington Backcountry Network.
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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Nichols Hut
Nichols hut is located on the Tararua Range below Nichols peak (1242m) and is part of the Main Range hut network.
Approximate times for nearest huts
- Anderson Memorial Hut: 2 hr
- Waitewaewae Hut: 5 hr
- Dracophyllum Hut: 3 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4-5 days Difficulty: Advanced, Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BN33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1800384, N5479584
| Wellington/Kapiti information | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
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