Leitch's Hut: Whareorino Conservation Area, Waikato region

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Introduction

This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the Waitomo/Pureora region.

Easy walk from road end

1-3 hours

Bookings

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Facilities

16 bunk beds

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About this hut

Facilities

Mattresses, a wood-burning stove for heating and a toilet are provided. You will need to carry a portable stove for cooking.

Camping

There are many areas suitable for camping in Leitch's clearing. If you want to camp and use hut facilities you still need to purchase a hut ticket.

Fees and bookings

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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Getting there

There are four tracks leading to Leitch's hut.

It's a 2-3 hour walk from the road end.

Tracks to this hut

Leitch's Track
Located in Whareorino Conservation AreaThis track leads to Leitch's clearing and Leitch's Hut.
Duration: 6 hr return
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Mahoenui Track
Located in Whareorino Conservation AreaWalk alongside the Awakino River to Leitch's Hut.
Duration: 8 hr return
Difficulty: Advanced
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Mangatoa Track
Located in Whareorino Conservation AreaCrossing the beautiful Herangi Range, this alternative track leads to Leitch's Hut.
Duration: 8 hr return
Difficulty: Advanced
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Waikawau Track
Located in Whareorino Conservation AreaThis route for intrepid trampers is the longest track to Leitch's Hut.
Duration: 14 hr
Difficulty: Advanced
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Location

Topo50 map sheet: BF32
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1755243, N5744600

Know before you go

The Waikawau and Mangatoa tracks to Leitch's Hut have overgrown vegetation, windfalls, and loss of marking in places. Trampers are advised to take care.

Leitch's Hut

Easy walk from road end

Category

Bookings

Facilities

About this hut

Facilities

Camping

Fees and bookings

Fees

Getting there

Tracks to this hut

Leitch's Track

Mahoenui Track

Mangatoa Track

Waikawau Track

Location

Know before you go

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