Oamaru Hut
Located in Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Central North Island region
Introduction
This standard 12-bunk hut in the Kaimanawa Forest Park is a good base for hunting sika deer and fishing.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Oamaru Hut sits on a small hill overlooking the confluence of the Kaipo, Mohaka and Oamaru rivers.
The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association has developed a working relationship with the DOC where the club is helping with regular service checks and maintenance of the hut in partnership with DOC rangers. The relationship is win-win, as the deerstalkers get transport and access into the park and can stay on to hunt, and rangers are freed up for other work, such as clearing windfall.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $5 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $2.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–10 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
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Walking access: The hut can be reached by foot from either Clements Mill Road or Taharua Road ends.
Helicopter access: A permit is required to land at Oamaru Hut. To apply for a permit contact the DOC Tūrangi Office. For a list of approved helipcpter operators, see Kaimanawa Forest Park.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BH37
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1882365, N5669691
Care should be taken crossing the Mohaka River especially during and after heavy rain.
Contacts
| Turangi Office | |
| Phone: | +64 7 384 7106 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | turangi@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
3 Town Centre Turangi 3334 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 2 Turangi 3353 |
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