Pourangaki Hut
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
This is a standard eight-bunk hut in the Manawatu region.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
Access is closed to the public during calving, and may be closed at other times during the year for farm management purposes.
Facilities
- Water source - tank
- Heating source - woodstove
- Bunks - platform
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
You must get prior permission from the landowner to gain access across private land (Kohunui Station).
Access can be arranged by phoning +64 6 382 5577 at breakfast or in the evening. You must speak to the farm manager - messages will not be responded too. The continued use of access across Kohunui station is dependent on every party gaining permission from the farm manager every time.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BL36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1863495, N5583425
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| manawatu@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |