Mitre Flats Hut
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Mike Barry
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Mitre Flats Hut
Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region
Introduction
This is a serviced 14-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
14 bunk beds
Facilities
Heating - wood stove
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (11–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant: (0–10 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 3 Standard Hut Tickets (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 6 or 12 month period.
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Mitre Flats hut can be accessed from Waingawa roadend via the Barra Track, or from Holdsworth roadend via the Atiwhakatu Track.
Approximate times from nearest road and huts
- Waingawa Road: 4 hr
- Atiwhakatu Hut: 4 hr
- Cow Creek Hut: 3 hr 30 min
- Tarn Ridge Hut: 4 hr
Tracks to this hut
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![Mitre Flats Track]()
Mitre Flats Track
Located in Tararua Forest ParkThe Barra Track follows the Waingawa River to Mitre Flats and Mitre Flats Hut.Duration 8 - 9 hr returnDifficulty Advanced -
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Tararua Northern Crossing
Located in Tararua Forest ParkThe Northern Crossing is an unmarked track that links the Ōhau and Waingawa catchments in Tararua Forest Park and is one of four classic tramps in the park.3 alertsDuration 3 – 5 daysDifficulty Expert
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1808985, N5477084
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 | |
