The second of two huts in the vicinity, it replacs the former 'Porters Creek Hut (old)'. This second hut was formerly the 'Right Branch Wairoa Hut' which was removed (& not replaced) by DOC in March, 2011. DOC added an extension to the hut after it was relocated. 'Porters Creek Hut (old)' was relocated to private land in Tasman & was reportedly being renovated. Edit Hut