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Carkeet Hut.
Carkeek Hut

Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region

This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Before you go, buy a hut ticket online for each night's stay. You can print or display the digital ticket on your device, or write down the ticket and confirmation numbers to take with you. You can also buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that allows you to stay at non-bookable DOC huts for a 12 month period.

Backcountry hut ticket terms and conditions

Carkeek Hut is in a remote area in the middle of the Tararua Forest Park.

Approximate time from nearest hut

Tarn Ridge Hut: via Tarn Ridge: 5 hr

This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BN33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1802185, N5481685