Whakatakaa Hut

Te Urewera, Hawke's Bay

Standard Hut, 6 Bunks
Amenities
Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood Stove
Water Source
Roof into tank
Location
NZ Topo 50:BG39 480 097
NZTM Grid Ref:E1947993 N5709682
Lat/Long:-38.693048177.000841
Elevation:1118m
Notes
It replaced the original hut; see 'Whakatakaa Hut (old)'. Removed under the direction of Te Uru Taumatua, as part of their hut removal programme. Edit Hut
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Gutted to see the removal. In 1986 my wife and I came through here, after a forced camp on the track near Whakataka. Sheltered overnight during a terrific storm - and always remembered this spot fondly. All it needed was some love and care - but it became the victim of resentment instead.

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