Jumbo Hut
Image: Jack Mace | ©
Jumbo Hut
Located in Holdsworth area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region
Introduction
This is a serviced 20-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.
Hut overview
Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
20 bunk beds
About this hut
Getting there
Jumbo Hut can be accessed via Holdsworth Road end and is on the popular Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo circuit.
Approximate times from nearest huts
- Powell Hut: 3 hr
- Atiwhakatu Hut: 2 hr
- Mid Waiohine Hut: 4 hr
- McGregor Bivvy: 2 hr
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1805685, N5474583
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (11 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant: (0 - 10 years): free
Fees are paid at the time of booking. If you want to use a Backcountry Hut Pass, contact:
| Whakaoriori / Masterton Office | |
| Phone: | +64 6 377 0700 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | masterton@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
220 South Road Masterton |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 191 Masterton 5840 |
| Full office details | |
Bookings
From 2019, bookings will be available all year.
Book online or contact the Kapiti Wellington Visitor Centre.
For more information, including what you can expect as a 'booked' and 'non-booked' hut user, see Booking huts on the Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit.
Contacts
| Kapiti Wellington Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 4 384 7770 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
18 - 32 Manners Street Wellington 6011 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 10420 The Terrace Wellington 6143 |
| Full office details | |
