Jans Hut

Hut category

Serviced

Fees

$60

Hut details

Hut is sole occupancy - bookings are essential.

• gas cooking, crockery and cooking utensils provided
• cold tap water
• wood heating with wet back for hot shower
• flush toilet
• Note: you need to bring your own candles

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 BQ32, E1765776, N5421386

Getting there

2 hours 15 minutes easy walk on the Orongorongo Track. Jans hut lies in bush on the east side of the Orongorongo Valley, approximately 15 minutes from Turere Bridge. Cross the Orongorongo River to Browns Stream, which is visible directly opposite the Turere Bridge. About 100 metres up Browns Stream (opposite Waerenga Hut) a large orange triangle marks the track start on the true right. Follow the track marked with coloured triangles to Oaks Hut (light blue triangles). The track to Jans Hut (white triangles) continues behind Oaks Hut. It is an undulating track which winds its way through the bush, parallel to the Orongorongo River. Approximately 5 minutes after leaving Oaks you will pass a privately owned hut on your left. The track to Jans makes a sharp right turn which is clearly visible; continue following the coloured triangles to Jans Hut.

Inside Jans Hut.

Facilities

9 Bunks
Cooking
Heating
Mattresses

Plan and prepare

Before you start your trip, check the river level either on the Greater Wellington Regional Council website, call their Freephone 0800 496 734 or contact the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre.

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.

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