Stanfield Hut to Cattle Creek Hut Track
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui and Hawke’s Bay regions
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Introduction
A varied walk between two huts through a mixture of river, bush and ridgeline.4 km one way
Dog access
Starting from Stanfield Hut, follow the river upstream for about 400 m. An orange post and signage indicate the entrance to the bush on the true left of the river. The track climbs steeply, then continues at a gentler pace, firstly through bush and then along the ridge. Welcome views of Cattle Creek hut can be seen.
Take the left track junction to drop steeply towards the hut. Follow the stream downstream for a few minutes, before exiting on the left to walk the last 50 m up to the hut.
This track runs between Stanfield Hut and Cattle Creek Hut.
It’s dangerous to cross or follow the river when the water level is high which can occur during or after heavy rain. How to cross rivers safely.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| manawatu@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |