Sayer Hut
Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region
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Introduction
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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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
Approximate time from nearest roadend
- Mangatarere Valley Road: 3–4 hr (Expert: Route)
Sayer Hut can be accessed for the track between the Waiohine Gorge Roadend and Totara Flats Hut by crossing the Waiohine River. There are no bridges or formal tracks. The river is large and can be dangerous. The crossing should only be attempted by those experienced in crossing backcountry rivers.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1801583, N5464482
Stay safe when crossing rivers
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.
Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.
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 |