Iron Whare is a historic hut, constructed from vertical slab totara. The whare was probably built in the 1870s as a musterer's hut.
It is a historic building and is no longer recommended for overnight accommodation.
There is no heating, cookers, mattresses or water tap. Water can be collected from a stream that is around 100 m away (boil before use). The toilet is also some distance from the hut.
There may not be water available in summer, so we recommend bringing drinking water with you.
Iron Whare is accessed from a track that turns off the main track through Kaweka Flats. It is around a 30-40 min walk to the hut from the main track.
The track to Iron Whare is not well marked, so it is best suited to experienced and confident trampers who have good navigational skills.