Motutapere Hut
Located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park in the Bay of Plenty region
Introduction
This is a basic three-bunk hut in the Tauranga area.Hut overview
Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
3 bunk beds
About this hut
This hut is managed by the Thames Valley Deerstalkers Association.
Getting there
Motutapere Hut is in the southern Kaimai Mamaku Forest Park on a marked and signposted side track from the North South Track about two hours south of the Tuahu Saddle (summit of Tuahu Track).
Tracks to the hut
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North-South Track
Located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation ParkThis is a multi-day tramp using rugged, unmarked routes suitable for expert backcountry trampers only. Trampers will need to camp in addition to staying in huts.1 current alertDuration 5 - 7 daysDifficulty Expert -
Tuahu Track
Located in Kaimai Mamaku Conservation ParkThis is an east-west crossing of the Kaimai Ranges used since the 1890s linking Katikati and Te Aroha. It can be walked in either direction.Duration 5 hrDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BD35
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1850720, N5832319
Fees
Free
Know before you go
Tracks in the area are route or tramping track standard, they require good fitness and navigation skills.
Contacts
| Tauranga Office | |
| Phone: | +64 7 578 7677 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
253 Chadwick Road West Greerton West Tauranga 3112 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 9003 Greerton West Tauranga 3142 |
| Full office details | |