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Dorset Ridge Hut.
Dorset Ridge Hut

Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region

This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.

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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Dorset Ridge Hut. Photo: Craig Harrison.
Dorset Ridge Hut

Dorset Ridge Hut is in a remote area in the middle of the Tararua Forest Park.

Approximate times from nearest huts

This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: BN34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1804334, N5479786