'YTYY' is the only hut on the lovely Otaki River (if you exclude Parawai lodge).  4hrs from Otaki Fx.  Located near the base of the track up to Shoulder Knob on the Main Range. Sleeps: 16 or so on bench bunks. Heating: Potbelly. Camping: Campsites can be found in the bush, and there is excellent camping further up the Otaki.

Not marked on any maps but the name gives all the clue you need.  Not one to visit with rain in the forecast.... Sleeps: Four. Heating: I haven't been there for 6 years and thought it was an open fire but it looks like a chimney of a burner in the photo. Camping: Yes on the river bank.  

This old hut was removed in 2005.  The new hut is a definite improvement.  Located on river flats in the Ruamahanga river below Cattle Ridge.

VUWTC are the nominal caretakers of this hut.  Located in the rugged little Penn catchment between the Pakihore Ridge and Table Top (on the Southern Crossing).  The hut has since been repainted.

This hut was removed in 2002 and replaced with a shelter.

This hut was replaced in 2006.  On a good day there are wonderful views of the Otaki and Waiohine catchments, while on a usual day this hut can feel a long way away from civilization.  A place that has seen its fair share of epics.

A famous (and cold!) Tararua hut, located on the Southern Crossing.  Spectacular on a good day, but expect cold and clag.  The hut is now cream and red.

Situated on the slopes of Kapakapanui above the Waikanae river.

Situated on a high terrace up the Mangahao river this hut recieves less attention than it deserves. Sleeps: 12 on bench bunks. Heating: Potbelly. Camping: Yes.

Mid Y is located in the Waiohine river between Mt Holdsworth (Isobelle) and Aokaparangi.  Unfortunately its nearly 1000m up or down either. Sleeps: Six Heating: Smoky open fire. Camping: yes on the helipad by the river.