Mitre Flats Hut
Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa and Wellington/Kapiti regions
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Introduction
This is a standard 14-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
DOC has changed the service standard category for Mitre Flats Hut from Serviced to Standard Hut. This means firewood is no longer provided.
Facilities
Heating - wood stove
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.
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Mitre Flats hut can be accessed from Waingawa roadend via the Barra Track, or from Holdsworth roadend via the Atiwhakatu Track.
Approximate times from nearest road and huts
- Waingawa Road: 4 hr
- Atiwhakatu Hut: 4 hr
- Cow Creek Hut: 3 hr 30 min
- Tarn Ridge Hut: 4 hr
Tracks to this hut
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Mitre Flats Track
Located in Tararua Forest ParkThe Barra Track follows the Waingawa River to Mitre Flats and Mitre Flats Hut.Duration 8 - 9 hr returnDifficulty Advanced -
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Tararua Northern Crossing
Located in Tararua Forest ParkThe Northern Crossing is an unmarked track that links the Ōhau and Waingawa catchments in Tararua Forest Park and is one of four classic tramps in the park.2 alertsDuration 3 – 5 daysDifficulty Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1808985, N5477084
Contacts
| Wellington/Kapiti information | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |