Facilities
Mattresses, a wood-burning stove for heating and a toilet are provided. You will need to carry a portable stove for cooking.
Camping
There are many areas suitable for camping in Leitch's clearing. If you want to camp and use hut facilities you still need to purchase a hut ticket.
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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There are four tracks leading to Leitch's hut.
It's a 2-3 hour walk from the road end.
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 6 hr return Difficulty: Intermediate -
Duration: 8 hr return Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 8 hr return Difficulty: Advanced -
Duration: 14 hr Difficulty: Advanced
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BF32
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1755243, N5744600
The Waikawau and Mangatoa tracks to Leitch's Hut have overgrown vegetation, windfalls, and loss of marking in places. Trampers are advised to take care.
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