The hut was built by the New Zealand Forest Service in 1965 for pest animal control work in the area. It was designed to be flown around the backcountry by helicopter, but it was found to be too heavy for airlifting, it was transported to its present site by the army. The walls are lined with corrugated cardboard for insulation.
Facilities
- Heating - wood burner
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these 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.
Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Approximate times from nearest road and huts
- Pararaki Hut via Aorangi Crossing: 2-3 hr (4.5 km)
- Mangatoetoe Hut via Aorangi Crossing: 2 hr 30 min - 3 hr 30 min (6.2 km)
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 2-3 days Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BQ33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1791270, N5399681
There is no access to the hut from Cape Palliser road via Kawakawa Stream. This section is through private land which is closed to the public.
Wairarapa information
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson visitor services provide information for this area |