Comet Road end to Shutes Hut
Located in Kaweka Forest Park and Ruahine Forest Park in the Hawke’s Bay region
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Introduction
From Comet Road End take a 2-3 hour walk to historic Shutes Hut, built in 1920 for rabbiters and musterers to use.Dog access
Comet Hut has been removed from the end of Comet Road. It is still marked on the map, but there is no hut or shelter at this site.
The hut has been relocated beside the Ngaruroro River and renamed Komata Hut. It is a standard hut with 6 bunks. No bookings required.
It is 4-5 hours’ walk from Comet Road end to Komata Hut, via the Comet Road end to Shutes Hut Track and a new tramping track that leads from Komata to the Ngaruroro valley. View the track route and hut location.
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.
Comet Hut is located in the southern end of Kaweka Forest Park, at the Comet Road end off the Napier-Taihape Highway.
Stay safe when crossing rivers
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.
Do not cross if the river is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.
Stay safe in the outdoors
- Take the right gear for your trip: Walking and tramping gear lists.
- Tell a trusted person your plans and when to raise the alarm if you haven’t returned. Send them the information directly, or use the Outdoor Intentions form or Plan My Walk.
- Follow the five essential steps of the Land Safety Code.
Contacts
Ahuriri / Napier Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | napier@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
Level 2 Dunvegan House 215 Hastings Street Napier 4110 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 644 Napier 4140 |
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Te Papaioea / Palmerston North Office | |
Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | manawatu@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
28 North Street Palmerston North 4410 |
Postal Address: |
Private Bag 11010 Manawatu Mail Centre Palmerston North 4442 |
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