Waterfall Hut
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Manawatu region.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
Facilities
- Water source - River
- Heating source - Open fire
History of the hut
Waterfall Hut is an historic hut with many of its original features still intact. It is a good example of the wild animal control huts built during the New Zealand Forest Service era.
Initially named Kawhatau Hut, this hut was designed to house New Zealand Forestry Service hunters and their food stores while they battled to control the 'deer menace' that was believed to be a major contributor to mountain erosion.
The hut was built in 1961 on an old Internal Affairs tent camp, with the building materials all flown in by helicopter, The builder was Forestry Service Carpenter Jan (John) Van De Lagemaat who had immigrated from The Netherlands in the 1950's. Jan also built the D.S.A (McKinnon), Makawakawa (Diggers), Hinerua, Smiths Creek (Stream) and Middle Stream Huts.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
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Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1866496, N5586628
Contacts
Te Papaioea / Palmerston North Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | manawatu@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
28 North Street Palmerston North 4410 |
Postal Address: |
Private Bag 11010 Manawatu Mail Centre Palmerston North 4442 |
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