Tangihua Hut
Hut category
Standard
Facilities
9 Bunks
Mattresses
Fees
$5.10 adult/night, $2.50 youth/night (11-17 years), children free (0-10 years)
Getting there
Tangihua Forest is located halfway between Whangarei on Northland's east coast and Dargaville on the west coast. Access into the Tangihua Forest is from Omana, via Omana Road. The Omana Road access car park has parking for 15 cars.
You will need to walk 30 min along a formed road to the bush line. From here, it is another 15 min until you reach Lions Lodge.
To reach the Tangihua hut from the Lodge follow the Te Haua Uru Track which turns into the Northern Tangihua Route. This will take 8 - 9 hr.
An alternative route to the hut is via Tangihua Road which takes approximately 2 hr and crosses private land. If you are taking this route you must gain permission from the landowner - please contact the Whangarei Area Office before starting your trip.
The route to the hut requires a high degree of skill and experience and route-finding ability. Suitable for well equipped trampers.
Notes
Tangihua Hut
You must get the landowner's permission to access the track from the Tangihua Road end. Please contact the Whangarei Area Office for information.
Hut location
Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet AX29, E1700272, N6032070
Park or reserve
Plan and prepare
- Ensure you are well equipped before setting out
- Visitors are advised to carry topographical maps as some routes are not well maintained and require good navigational skills
- Dogs are strictly prohibited on the access road and within the forest unless by special permit
- No fires
- Hunting is permitted in the forest - by permit only
- Backcountry hut pass is valid
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