Upper Matakuhia Hut

Waipunga Conservation Area, Hawke's Bay

View hut on DOC website
Backcountry Hut, 8 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Open Fire, Closed Fire, Wood Stove
Water Source
Water body near hut
Location
NZ Topo 50:BH38 118 888
NZTM Grid Ref:E1911843 N5688823
Lat/Long:-38.894129176.595445
Elevation:681m
Notes
Built in c1982. Ron Davis is the unofficial caretaker of the hut & apart from the aroha Ron has given the hut over his years, it's received minimal attention from DOC. In Jan., 2022, Ron, alongside 6 other volunteers, commenced some ‘official’ & long overdue maintenance. They have replaced the sinking & bowed floor, ply linings, & rebuilt the chimney cavity that’ll house a new wood burner. Further work this summer will include a new roof, install the burner, install a water tank, finish the woodshed & paint the interior & exterior. Edit Hut
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MotherGoose - 02/02/2024
Great job on the hut!
Moochnz - 10/11/2023
Went there in Labour weekend 1985.

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