Mitre Flats Hut

Hut category

Serviced

Tracks and walks

Trampers approaching the summit of Mitre on the Northern Crossing. Photo: Jeremy Rolfe.

Tararua Northern Crossing

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. Photo: Claudia Hill.
Mitre Flats Hut.

Facilities

Bunks 14 Bunks
Cooking Cooking
Heating Heating
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.