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New Zealand Huts from G to H |
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Gold Creek Date: Nov 08 Where: Ruahine Forest Park, topomap 260-U22 Onga Onga Description: DOC (4) Access: From carpark at end of Wakarara road (at old mill site), 3 - 4 hours (via Makaroro River & track) or 5 - 6 hours up Gold Creek (river route). Comments: Cosy, neat little hut in lovely setting next to Gold Creek. Four bunks with foam mattresses, Corker Cooker and toilet. Water from stream. Repainted/refurbished by DOC in Nov 07. Great destination, up delightful track, for a longish day tramp. |
Gouland Downs Date: Feb 07 Where: Kahurangi National Park, DoC Parkmap 274-13 Kahurangi Description: DOC (8) Access: 2 Hours from Perry Saddle hut, or 1.5 hours from Saxon hut Comments: Nice hut with great character on Heaphy Track. As it is a Great Walks hut, prior booking is required. Fireplace, bunks with mattresses and toilet. No gas cookers available in this hut - bring your own. Situated close to stream (Cave Brook). |
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Granity Pass Where: Mt. Owen, Kahurangi National Park Description: DOC (6) Access: 5-7 hours from the road end at Courthouse Flat. Comments: From Courthouse Flat some folk take the interesting route via the old gold workings. After 3-4 hours uphill the track opens into tussock and scattered forest. The Staircase section descends steeply. Once down into the valley floor the track runs for about 3/4 hr to the hut. Look out for Taplins the prospectors derelict hut. Granity Pass hut makes a good base to explore the Mt Owen area. It's fascinating and requires time to explore. Weather is a key factor for this area. |
Hamilton Date: December 2009 Where: Craigieburn Forest Park Description: DOC (20) Access: From SH73 at either Cass (6hrs) or Bealey (7hrs). Comments: Lovely hut situated on a terrace at the mid-point of the Cass Saddle-Lagoon Saddle route. Has a radio. |
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Happy Daze Date: Jan 2009 Where: Ruahine Forest Park, topomap U22 Ongaonga and/or U23 Dannevirke Description: DOC (4) Access: From Kashmir Road car park, about 3 hours down North Branch Makaretu River. From Awatere Hut, about 2 hours. There is also access from the end of Manawatu River Road, or from Paget Road up the Makaretu River (with landowner's permission). Comments: Rustic but comfortable little hut with character, situated in large grassy clearing on terrace above the Makaretu River. Bunks with foam mattresses, fireplace, water and toilet. Good destination after a great tramp down the North Branch Makaretu River. Popular with local hunters, but plenty space for camping around the hut. |
Hardies Comments: This hut barely deserves the name and any time may collapse. However it is mentioned in some literature and on some older maps. It is located very close to the intersection of high level track and "low level" track at the top end of the Waiorongomai this being about 2 hours from the road end. From observation people may stay here, but there is no toliets or any water. A better place to stay would be a bit closer to the road on the high level track were a large flat area (site of Quartzville?) would make better camping. (more sun!) |
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Hauhungaroa Date: March 2008 Where: Pureora Forest Park. Topomap 260-S18 Taumarunui Description: DOC (6) Access: 4 hours (first 20 minutes through private land) from Fraser's gate on Mangakahu road, or 6 - 7 hours from Waihaha hut. Comments: Near new (built 2005) standard 6-bunk hut, with bunks & mattresses, inside sinkbench, table & seats, woodburner, deck, outside water/sink and toilet. Very snug, cosy & comfortable, situated in a sunny clearing with a good view to the north. Space for a tent or two. Mainly used by people traversing Hauhungaroa track North/South, and by hunters. |
Haurangi Date: November 2011 Where: Orongorongo River, Rimutaka Forest Park Description: DOC (10) Access: About 3 hours from the Catchpool carpark. Comments: A "bush cabin" - book at the ranger's station at the entrance to the park. Head upriver from the end of the Orongorongo Track for about 40 minutes on either the Big Bend track (all weather) or in the riverbed. The track passes right by the signposted path that climbs steeply up to the river terrace on which the hut sits. The riverbed is quicker but you have to know where to leave it for the hut. Replacement for old Haurangi Hut. Locked hut which must be booked. You get the whole hut for $75.00. Gas & cooking utensils provided. Good for families and beginners, as it has all-weather access. |
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Heaphy Date: Feb 07 Where: Kahurangi National Park - DoC Parkmap 274-13 Kahurangi Description: DOC (30) Access: 6 Hours from James Mackay hut, 2.5 hours from Lewis hut walking east to west, or 5 hours from or to Kohaihai carpark. Comments: Great Walks hut - prior booking required. Beautiful location at the confluence of the Lewis and Heaphy Rivers, but oh, the sandflies! Insect repellent a vital necessity to enjoy this hut and location. Good swimming and photo opportunities. |
Helicopter Flat Where: Head waters of Karamea River, Kahurangi National Park Description: DOC (10) Access: 3 Hours from Trevor Carter Hut via the Wangapeka track. Comments: Excellent area to sight blue duck. |
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Herepai Date: 1996 Where: Northern end of the eastern Tararua Ranges just below the tussock, Tararua Forest Park. Map reference NZMS 260 S25 233-541. Description: DOC/BTC (10) Access: Approx. 2 hours walk from the Putara Road end. |
Hideaway Biv Date: 24 November 2007 Where: Ahuriri Conservation Park. Description: DOC (4) Access: From Ahuriri Valley (1.5 hours) or as a 45 minute detour from Snowy Gorge Creek route (Snowy Gorge Creek Hut). Comments: Possibly the oldest DoC hut, built 1867 as a musterers' hut. Beautifully restored by DoC. |
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Holdsworth Lodge Where: Atiwhakatu Stream (Holdsworth road-end), Tararua Forest Park Description: DOC (20) Access: 100 metres from the car park and 3 easy hours from the Mt. Holdsworth road-end to Atiwhakatu Hut. Comments: Needs to be booked with the caretaker at the house near the carpark. Usually open during the day. Water heater for hot drinks! |
Holly Date: 27 October 2003 Where: Egmont National Park Description: DOC (38 bunks) Access: 3 hours from the North Egmont Visitor Centre; 4.5 hours to Stratford Plateau; 2.5 - 3.5 hours from Kahui Hut; 5 - 7 hours from Waiaua Gorge Hut (via Kahui Hut using the high level route); 2.5 - 3 hours from Pouakai Hut. Comments: A very popular hut as it is on both the Pouakai Circuit and the Round the Mountain Track. There is plenty of room to camp on the grass in front of the hut. The Bells Falls (30 minutes one way) and Ahukawakawa Swamp (20 minutes along the track towards the Pouakai Range) make good side trips. |
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Hopeless Where: Nelson Lakes National Park Description: DOC (8) Access: 4 hrs from Lakehead Hut or 7 hrs from St Arnaud car park. Comments: It’s a cosy 8 bunk hut but is built on two levels with a bare lower level which can be used for sleeping. Built in the 1950’s it was opened by none other than Sir Ed Hillary. Situated beside the Hopeless Creek it’s approx 4 hrs easy tramping up the Travers Valley from Lakehead Hut or 7 hrs from St Arnaud car park. A popular resting place for trampers crossing Sunset Saddle to or from Angelus Hut. |
Howden Where: Lake Howden, Fiordland National Park Description: DOC (28) Access: About an hour from the Divide shelter, 3.5 hours from Mackenzie Hut. Comments: This is a Great Walks hut that has to be booked in advance as does camping about 20 minutes away. You can only stay 2 nights. Gas stoves. Bunkroom on second floor. |
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