Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
This is a standard eight-bunk in the Manawatu region.Easy walk from road end
Facilities
- Heating
- Lighting
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Image gallery
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Fireplace at Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Image: | DOC
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Inside Alice Nash Memorial Hut Image: | DOC
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Toilet at Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Image: | DOC
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Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Image: | DOC
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Enjoying the deck at Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge. Image: Milson Scout Group Palmerston North ©
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The old Heritage Lodge burned down in 2005. Thanks to a generous contribution from the family of the late Alice Nash, who grew up in the local vicinity and often visited the Oroua and Rangiwahia areas with her children, and to the hard work of the NZDA Manawatu branch, this hut was rebuilt in 2007 for all to enjoy.
Fees
A cash donation to the Manawatu Deerstalkers Association, or standard hut tickets / backcountry hut passes are acceptable as payment of hut fees.
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 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 12 month period.
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Tracks to this hut
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![Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Track]()
Alice Nash Memorial Heritage Lodge Track
Located in Ruahine Forest ParkThis track in the scenic Oroua River valley can be enjoyed as a half day tramp but it's also a good overnight tramp for families with children and new trampers.1 alertDuration 30 min one wayDifficulty Easy -
Iron Gate Hut Track
Located in Ruahine Forest ParkIron Gate Hut is a good day's hike along a sidle track up the Oroua River valley. Longer tramps are possible from this hut. Stay a night and return the same way.1 alertDuration 4 - 5 hrDifficulty Advanced -
Renfrew Road end to Table Flat Road end
Located in Ruahine Forest ParkClimb up and over the tussock tops of the Whanahuia Range in Ruahine Forest Park then drop down to follow the Oroua River valley.1 alertDuration 2-3 daysDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BL36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1857795, N5572918
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| manawatu@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |