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Upper Oreti Hut.
Upper Oreti Hut

Located in Eyre Mountains/Taka Rā Haka Conservation Park in the Southland region

This is a basic hut in the Eyre Mountain/ Taka Ra Haka Conservation Park.

This is a historic ex musters hut at an altitude of approximately 600 m.

The water source is from the stream behind the hut. Boil the water before you use. 

The hut is 6 km from Mt Nicholas Road

It is possible to drive to the hut but you must get a key from the Invercargill DOC office before you go.

Location

NZ Topo 50: CD09 256 642
NZTM Grid Ref: E1225571 N4964198

The access track requires a stream crossing

There is a stream to cross with 4WD before the hut. After high rainfall this may difficult to cross and the ground can be soft.