Harkness Hut - Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke's Bay

Harkness HutPark: Kaweka Forest ParkHawke's Bay4/5Total ratings 19Category: Standard HutBunks: 6Harkness Hut is located in Kaweka Forest Park in the region of Hawke's Bay. It has 6 bunks and the category of Standard Hut.Built in 1961 this hut’s original standard design was upgraded in the early 1990’s, including the provision of a covered veranda overlooking the stream below. Mid May, 2024, saw Brett Stokman, from RVB Construction, & 2 others, install a new wood burner, replace the water tank, clearlight, & internal lining above the bench & fireplace, repaint the interior, & install a head flashing above the kitchen window.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BJ37 797 566
Latitude Longitude	-39.195063 176.238337
NZTM Grid Reference	E1879671 N5656579

Elevation: 1020Amenities: Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood StoveWater Source: Roof into tank

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Francois_Perron

05/06/2024

Cosy hut. DOC replaced the Fireplace in May 2024 and keep the hut warm all night.

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