Dooley's HutPark: Kaimanawa Forest ParkWaikato1/5Total ratings 3Category: Backcountry HutBunks: 4Dooley's Hut is located in Kaimanawa Forest Park in the region of Waikato. It has 4 bunks and the category of Backcountry Hut.Named after Joe Dooley whom lived & worked as a batten splitter in the area in the logging days.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BH36 740 815
Latitude Longitude	-38.972523 176.162562
NZTM Grid Reference	E1873987 N5681513

Elevation: 762Water Source: Water body near hut

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Hilary H-C

08/03/2025

There is a track almost to the hut. I lost it in a few places so you need to be good at navigation. Took 25 mins each way including the occasional bush bash and hunting for bits of paint on the trees. I wouldn't sleep in this hut. I added it to my trip to Cascade Hut.

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