Otukota Hut
Located in Ruahine Forest Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Facilities
- Water source - tank
- Heating source - woodstove
In January 2022 this hut was renovated by Backcountry Trust volunteers, with paint donated by Dulux.
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.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Fees from 1 July 2023
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1864590, N5600636
Rats
There are often rats in this hut - please take rat bait and help us get on top of the problem.
Contact the Palmerston North Office to find out when and where to collect the bait.
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 |
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