Traverse (A Frame) Hut (Te Ao Tūpare)

Ruahine Forest Park, Manawatū-Whanganui

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Backcountry Hut, 8 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood Stove
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BL36 569 559
NZTM Grid Ref:E1856896 N5555910
Lat/Long:-40.107913176.014093
Elevation:1083m
Notes
Extensively overhauled by Dannevirke hapu (volunteers) led by Cherry Peeti-Tapurau over multiple weekends in 2020 & 2021, including the addition of two new bunks, a new window, a bench seat, wood burner, retaining wall, water tank, interior & exterior painting, & beautiful barge boards. The Maori name translates as ‘realm of the leatherwood’ (very fitting for the ridges of the southern Ruahine Range). As of Jan., 2024, there are apparently only 2 mattresses, with the remainder repotedly having been stolen. Edit Hut
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condor - 13/01/2025
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Well restored. The interior is still pretty spartan.
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TeTaioAorere - 12/01/2025
I can confirm, as of Jan 2025, still only 2 mattresses

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