Tangihua Hut
Located in Tangihua Forest in the Northland region
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Introduction
Tangihua Hut is an eight-bunk standard hut.Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
The route to the hut requires a high degree of skill and experience and route-finding ability. Suitable for well equipped trampers.
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 6 or 12 month period.
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Access the Tangihua Forest via Omana Road.
From the Omana Road access car park, you will need to walk 30 minutes along a formed road to the bush line. From here, it is another 15 minutes until you reach Lions Lodge.
To reach the Tangihua hut from the Lodge follow the Te Haua Uru Track which turns into the Northern Tangihua Route. This will take 8–9 hr.
Tracks to this hut
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![Northern Tangihua Track]()
Northern Tangihua Track
Located in Tangihua ForestThe Northern Track links up with other tracks in the Tangihua Forest.Duration 2 - 3 hr one wayDifficulty Advanced -
![Te Haua Uru Track]()
Te Haua Uru Track
Located in Tangihua ForestThe Te Haua Uru Track is located in the Tangihua Forest and links with the Horokaka Track and Tangihua Main Ridge Track to form a loop that will take experienced trampers 9 hours to complete.Duration 3 hr 45 min to junction one way from car parkDifficulty Advanced -
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Horokaka Track
Located in Tangihua ForestHorokaka Track is a challenging track that includes strenuous climbing. The track leads up to an old logging road and then follows the ridge to the Horokaka Transmitter.Duration 3 hr 45 min one wayDifficulty Advanced -
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Main Ridge Track
Located in Tangihua ForestTangihua Main Ridge is a rough track, which follows the main ridge through thick vegetation. The views from the track are very rewarding on a clear day.Duration 2 - 3 hr one wayDifficulty Advanced
Location
Topo50 map sheet: AX29
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1700272, N6032070
- Dogs are strictly prohibited on the access road and within the forest unless by special permit
- No fires
- Hunting is permitted in the forest - by permit only
Safety
- Ensure you are well equipped before setting out
- Visitors are advised to carry topographical maps as some routes are not well maintained and require good navigational skills
Help stop kauri disease
- Stay away from kauri tree roots.
- Clean your footwear and gear before and after visiting kauri forest.
Contacts
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| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | whangarei@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
2 South End Ave Raumanga Whangarei 0110 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 842 Whangarei 0140 |
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