Mountain House No. 2

Tararua Forest Park, Wellington

Standard Hut, 8 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Open Fire
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BP34 050 701
NZTM Grid Ref:E1805045 N5470061
Lat/Long:-40.894869175.434107
Elevation:732m
Notes
This was the second 'Mountain House' structure. Building commenced in 1951 & it was opened in the presence of 100 people on 11 October, 1952; it cost £269 to build (roughly $500 NZD as at 2020) & was 200 yards east of the first, 1907-built hut. It was removed in March 2003 & replaced by a three-sided shelter further up the track towards Powell Hut. Edit Hut
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PaulMason - 24/01/2024
I remember finding this hut as a kid with my family. If my memory is correct the long drop was pretty close to a cliff. The view from the loo was incredible. A great spot to call out and hear echoes up the valley. Fantastic memories.

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