This six bunker is the best hut in the North Island.  It sits at the edge of the Mangohane plateau, a vast expanse of Red tussock in front of it and a fringe of Kaikawaka (Mountain Cedar) behind.  Fascinating limestone outcrops dominate the area. Sleeps: Six on very comfortable wooden bunks Heating: A superb cooker that is even better ...

New Purity is a warm and welcoming hut on the long leading spur off Wooden Peg the southern Hikurangi Range.  The double glazing works a treat (even if it seems a bit flash to have double glazed the long drop!), and the views across the crumpled Rangitikei hill country to the mountain are sumptuous. Sleeps: Six Heating: A great ...

This four bunk hut sits in a clearing on the otherwise bushed Parks Peak ridge Sleeps: Four Heating: A corker cooker - dry firewood can be a problem here Camping: Some in the hut clearing

A nice little biv that nestles off the side of the main Ruahine range south of Totara spur. Sleeps: Two or three Heating: None Camping: None in the leatherwood around the biv, however in fine weather you could camp on the main range itself, there are abundant tarns in this area.

Sunrise at Howletts

A tidy six bunk hut on a high terrace above the lower Mangatera. Sleeps: Six bunks Heating: A corker cooker Camping: Yes some around the hut.  Watch out for the rubbish pit and wasps!

Dead Dog sits on a sunny terrace way up Big Hill stream.  It gets very little use, and that use is almost exclusively hunters.  Access can be a problem, the closest roadends all require permission.  We dropped in via an old track off Herrick Spur and climbed up to No Mans road to exit the valley. Sleeps: six Heating: Open ...

Daphne hut is a quirky but somewhat charmless A-Frame at a major junction in the Tukituki river. Sleeps: 12 or so on two bench bunks Heating: A nice little pot belly Camping: Yes some around the hut - but it doesn't get a lot of sun

Stunning location. Sleeps: About 12 on two platforms and a space above the door, 8 is more comfortable Heating: A superb burner and a good supply of coal provided by the huts custodians Heretaunga Tramping Club Camping: Limited around the hut. Photo taken early January 2007. PLEASE MAKE A DONATION TO HTC IF YOU STAY THERE!