View of the outside of Kawhatau Base
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Introduction

Kawhatau Base is a former Forest Service base in the remote northwest Ruahine Forest Park. It’s a great base to explore the Hikurangi Range.

Access

  • Foot

Occupancy

  • Shared

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Facilities

  • Heating - wood
  • Kitchen - basic
  • Toilet - flush

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Swimming
  • Walking and tramping

Contacts

DOC Customer Service Centre
Phone 0800 275 362
Email manawatu@doc.govt.nz
Address DOC offices
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