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The Hurunui Hut is in the south of the Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park about 2.5 hours from Kaimai Summit, along the North South Track. A marked and signposted side track leads a short distance to the hut.
Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet BD36, E1857769, N5810392
This is a multi-day tramp using rugged, unmarked routes. Trampers will need to camp in addition to staying in huts.
Explore the old Leyland O'Brien tramline besides the headwaters of the Ngamuwahine River.
This walk follows a branch of the tramline through the bush to the North South track, and returns along a separate tramline branch back to the road.
Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park has a number of historic mining and kauri logging sites within its boundaries. The park also features several popular tramping tracks.
Each hut is unique but the facilities and services provided in or near huts are divided into five categories:
Fees are charged according to the hut category and the level of facilities and services provided at the hut. Find out more about these hut categories.
Backcountry huts information sheet (PDF, 272K)
Backcountry hut pass and tickets order form (PDF, 504K)
North Island backcountry huts (list and fees) (PDF, 148K)
South Island backcountry huts (list and fees) (PDF, 235K)
Backcountry campsites - walk in
Backcountry huts removed and not available for accommodation (PDF, 62K)
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