Kiritaki Hut (Sea-Mac Motel)

Ruahine Forest Park, Manawatū-Whanganui

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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:BM35 485 472
NZTM Grid Ref:E1848496 N5547204
Lat/Long:-40.188762175.919004
Elevation:788m
Notes
Built in 1976 by NZFS Woodville's Glen Johnstone (ranger), Bruce Julian (headman), John Mason (trainee ranger), Stewart Waldman, John Butler, Gary Downes & Nigel Woods. Between 1982-2000, volunteers led by Dave Seatter & Malcom McNair helped maintain it. Labour weekend, 2024, saw a team of 6 BCT volunteers, led by builder Gary Macdonald, replace the roof, ceiling linings, cladding, tank stand & tank. They removed the corner cupboard & fire alcove, dug a new toilet hole & cleared away the horopito. Waitangi weekend, 2025, saw BCT volunteers replace the hut anchors, wood burner, toilet, & gutters. They painted the interior, varnished the floor, flashed the roof, cladding, windows & pest strip, built a wood shed, & replaced damaged ply linings & flooring. Edit Hut
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SimonJ- 18/02/2025
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There's good access from the Pohangina side via No 1 Line track and spot height 1011 following the ridgeline.
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Spent the weekend doing the reno with BCT. She's looking good now!

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