Sentry Box Hut

Ruahine Forest Park, Hawke's Bay

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Standard Hut, 4 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Open Fire
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BK37 815 039
NZTM Grid Ref:E1881459 N5603857
Lat/Long:-39.668764176.281193
Elevation:605m
Notes
Built in April, 1959, by the NZFS as a standard S81 4-bunk design with an open fire, it is lined with its orignal tar paper. There is an open wood box/ cupboard type alcove outside of the door. The DOC website lists the hut as 'historic'. Edit Hut
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EclecticHiker3- 15/01/2025
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Nice hut, good fire, cute little stream nearby, chill 5 min walk from road, walked 30min towards Parks Peak Hut for THE Rocky Knoll, quite the heart-pulsing walk but nice views and rocks :)
jamiec- 05/05/2022
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It's in a good state, but it is so close to the road.

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