Herricks Hut
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Kane Sayer
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Herricks Hut
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Hawke’s Bay region
Introduction
This is a basic five-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.Easy walk from road end
1-3 hours
Facilities
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
5 bunk beds
Herrick’s Hut was built in 1960 by the New Zealand Forest Service, and is maintained by volunteers. Situated at 460m altitude, the area is relatively sheltered. Herrick’s Hut is largely isolated from other tracks and huts in the Ruahine Forest Park.
There is tank water supply.
Fees
Free
Prior permission from the landowner is required to access Herricks Hut through Thorn Flat Station.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK37
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1886391, N5612564
Contacts
| Te Papaioea / Palmerston North Office | |
| Phone: | +64 6 350 9700 |
| 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 |
| Full office details | |