Maropea Forks Hut
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Manawatu.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
The hut is a location enjoyed by trampers, hunters and fishers and is also a home territory of the native whio (blue duck).
Facilities
- Water source – river
- Heating source – woodstove
History
Maropea Forks Hut was replaced in 2014. The new hut was built in partnership between the New Zealand Defence Force and DOC. NZ Army engineers and builders constructed the hut with materials supplied by DOC.
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.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1868894, N5597535
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| manawatu@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |