A popular hut on the Waingawa river and the best access point for climbing Mitre (1571m) the highest bump in the Tararuas. Sleeps: 20 or so on bench bunks, but lots of floor and deck space probably nearly doubles it. Heating: Potbelly. Camping: Copious.

A superb Tararua tops spot, nestled on the Waingawa side of Tarn Ridge.  In fine weather it has commanding views. Sleeps: 12 or so on bench bunks. Heating: A potbelly that doesn't often have fuel (as you can see wood is not plentiful). Camping: Tops camping.

Located off the main range below Nichols Peak, this hut offers superb views down the Waiohine river in good weather. Sleeps: 12 or so on bench bunks. Heating: Potbelly. Camping: Limited and in the scrub zone.

A roadend hut at Otaki Forks. Sleeps: 12 or so on bench bunks. Heating: Potbelly. Camping: Copious, and unlimited if you cross the bridge.

The latest version of the popular Powell Hut, located at the bush edge on Mt Holdsworth. Sleeps: 40 plus. Heating: Gas heaters. Camping: Not near the hut, you would have to go up the ridge towards Holdsworth.

Located on Renata Ridge not far from Maymorn Junction. Sleeps: Around eight on one platform. Heating: Open fire. Camping: No.  Renata Peak is worth camping on though for views similar to Elder hut.

A character hut, popular with deer stalkers.  On the true left of the Waiohine at Totara Flats. Sleeps: Four on the bunks. Heating: Open fire. Camping: Lots.

This hut was removed from the Mangahao valley in 2001.  It wasn't lamented.

 

Commonly accepted as the best hut in the Tararuas, Carkeek lies just inside the bush edge on Carkeek Ridge and is a difficult hut to reach by Tararua standards, a good level of fitness and navigation ability is essential.  The Carkeek Picnic is a VUWTC tradition - Ohau - Holdsworth in a day via Carkeek