Hawke's Bay

Comet Road end to Shutes Hut

See also:

Kaweka Forest Park hunting opportunities

Track category

Tramping track

Time:

3 hrs

Description

Comet Hut is at the end of the road. A track leads from this point to the Taruarau River and on to Shutes Hut in the northern Ruahine Forest Park.

Shutes Hut is a quaint historic building made of local stone and cement mortar. It was built in 1920 and used first as a rabbiters hut and then by musterers. The hut is maintained to ensure its historic integrity is retained.

Getting there

Comet Hut is located in the southern end of Kaweka Forest Park, at the Comet Road end off the Napier-Taihape Highway.

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Publications

Easy access walks - North Island
Easy access walks - South Island

Weather

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Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

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Plan and prepare for your trip

Great Walks

Stop the spread of didymo
Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

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Contacts

Hawke's Bay Regional Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 6 834 3111
Address: Conservation House
59 Marine Parade
Napier 4110
Email: hawkesbayvc@doc.govt.nz
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