Mitre Flats Hut
Hut category
Serviced
Tracks and walks
The Northern Crossing links the Ohau and Waingawa catchments in Tararua Forest Park and is one of four classic tramps in the park.
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 BP34, E1808985, N5477084
Getting there
Mitre Flats hut can be accessed from Waingawa roadend via the Barra track, or from Holdsworth roadend via the Atiwhakatu track.

Mitre Flats Hut.
Facilities
14 Bunks
Cooking
Heating
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.