Cascade Hut

Kaimanawa Forest Park, Waikato

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Standard Hut, 6 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood Stove
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BH36 693 722
NZTM Grid Ref:E1869330 N5672249
Lat/Long:-39.057328176.112538
Elevation:775m
Notes
Mid October, 2018, saw two volunteers complete some maintenance, including removal of the cracked wood burner, water tank interior clean, light decking work & clearing of trees. Mid February, 2021, saw local 'Sika Foundation' members Aaron Brebner, Alex Giesen, Anton Stokman, Ron Lenzen & Mike Main fully refurbish the hut, including a re-roof, re-clad, re-line, window detail, new ceiling sarking, new deck, an additional; sky light added, a woodshed build from the old roofing iron, & the interior painted. June, 2023, Hinemaiaia Tk was cleared of windfalls. January, 2024, the track in the clearing next to the Tauranga-Taupo River has been cleared. Edit Hut
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Pattasurf360- 23/03/2025
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Hut book on last page, and Only 3 lines left. Book needs to be replaced ASAP.
Hilary H-C- 08/03/2025
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Great track to this hut. Do take time to check out Anna Falls. The rock formations are groovy. Cascade hut has pots and pans, so no need to carry them in, plus the mattresses are very comfy. Lots of wood about. If you are flying in take a extra chair, or make a stool.

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