Hikurangi Hut - Raukumara Conservation Park, Gisborne

Hikurangi HutPark: Raukumara Conservation ParkGisborne4/5Total ratings 17Category: Backcountry HutBunks: 8Hikurangi Hut is located in Raukumara Conservation Park in the region of Gisborne. It has 8 bunks and the category of Backcountry Hut.Measuring 6.1m x 3.6m, the hut was built in 1961 by members of the Gisborne Canoe & Tramping Club as a shelter for climbers. It was officially opened in November, 1961. Club members hauled building materials with the aid of pack horses from Pakihiroa Station (220m a.s.l) to the hut site (1067m a.s.l). Access is over Pakihiroa Station & the hut is now administered by Ngati Porou. Mount Hikurangi is reportedly the first place in mainland NZ to see the sun rise.Location:

Type	Location
New Zealand Topo50 Ref	BE44 448 925
Latitude Longitude	-37.905967 178.058558
NZTM Grid Reference	E2044836 N5792535

Elevation: 1187Amenities: Heating, Mattresses, Toilets, Closed Fire, Wood StoveWater Source: Roof into tank

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