Burn Hut

Hut category

Basic/bivvies

Park or reserve

Tararua Forest Park

Notes

Hut location

The New Zealand mapping system changed from the 23 September 2009. The following grid references correspond to Topo50 maps (NZTM2000).

Grid reference: Topo50 map sheet BN34, E1813882, N5500310

Getting there

Access to the hut is by road off SH57 at Shannon. Follow the road signs to the Mangaore Power Village for approximately 5 km and past the Mangahao Hydro Electric Power Station. A very winding metal road will take you past the smaller Tokomaru No 3 reservoir and the Mangahao No 2 reservoir where the track starts.

Facilities

Bunks 6 Bunks
Mattresses Mattresses

Plan and prepare

Hut categories

Each hut is unique but the facilities and services provided in or near huts are divided into five categories:

  • Great Walks
  • Serviced
  • Serviced Alpine Huts
  • Standard
  • Basic

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.