Powell Hut
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Powell Hut
Located in Holdsworth area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region
Introduction
This is a serviced 28-bunk hut in the Wairarapa area.Hut overview
Facilities
- Cooking
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
About this hut
Getting there
Powell Hut can be accessed via Holdsworth Road end and is on the popular Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit.
2 km south of Masterton, turn off SH2 into Norfolk Road, which turns into Mt Holdsworth Road. Follow signs to Tararua Forest Park, about 15 km from SH2.
Approximate times from nearest road and huts
- Holdsworth Road end: 4 hr
- Jumbo Hut: 3 hr
- Mid Waiohine Hut: 3 hr
Tracks to the hut
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Holdsworth roadend to Powell Hut/Mount Holdsworth
Located in Holdsworth area and Tararua Forest ParkThis tramp follows the Mount Holdsworth Track to Powell Hut. From the rocky outcrop below the hut you get a view of High Ridge and Totara Flats far below.Duration powell hut: 5 – 6 hr, mount holdsworth: 7 – 8 hrDifficulty Intermediate -
Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit
Located in Holdsworth area and Tararua Forest ParkThe classic Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit is a two to three day tramp involving a climb through beech-podocarp forest to some of the best alpine tops travel in the Tararua Forest Park.Duration 12 hrDifficulty Intermediate
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1804184, N5471183
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.
Know before you go
- Dogs are not allowed in backcountry huts.
- Hunters must comply with the Arms Code.
- Any disorderly conduct will not be tolerated and will be handled in conjunction with the local police.
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 | |
