New Waiopehu built in 2002 is a comfortable modern facility, but with increased visitor numbers the track up Waiopehu Ridge has become very muddy.  Located near the bushedge on Waiopehu. Sleeps: Around twenty. Heating: No. Camping: Limited and uncomfortable.

Jumbo Hut in summer snow.

Penn Creek after its internal recladding and an exterior paint job - great work thanks DoC!  Situated in the Penn catchment between the Southern Crossing and Pakihore ridge. Sleeps: Six Heating: Open fire. Camping: Yes, plenty. 

New Totara Flats is situated at the confluence of the Waiohine and Totara Creek on the true right bank (of the Waiohine).  It collects a lot of sun. Sleeps: Around 40 in two bunkrooms. Heating: Woodburner (but has gas cooking). Camping: Unlimited once you walk more than 10mins from the hut.

The new Roaring Stag Lodge is a vast improvement on its predecessor - bench bunks comfortably sleep 12, the club has had about 40 there to others discomfort!  Located on a terrace next to the Ruamahanga river. Sleeps: 12 (but see above for comment on floor and deck space!) Heating: potbelly. Camping: Not as much as you would expect but the ...

New Elder biv (really a small hut) has four bunks and great views right down to Wellington and the Kaikouras.  It sits on Renata ridge between the Hutt and Waiotaru catchments. Sleeps: Four plus one or two on the floor. Heating: No Camping: Some limited tops camping on the summit of Elder, plus a couple of spots down the spur where the old ...

The oldest surviving hut in the range, Field is at the Otaki end of the Southern Crossing.  Sleeps: At least 16-20 on split levels. Heating: There is a potbelly. Camping: Not great, but you could find an uncomfortable spot near the hut.

Commanding views over the northern Wairarapa hill country are a feature at Cattle Ridge. Sleeps: Five - yes one bunk is missing. Heating: The potbelly has been removed, so its rather cold in winter. Camping: The best camping would be on top of Cattle Ridge rather than near the hut. Location: Superbly located on a bench at the scrub line, north ...

Situated at the bush egde on the main range just below Junction Knob. New bunks and a small covered deck were added in 2004.

New Burn Hut sits in a clearing blasted from the leatherwood on a ridge between the Taramea stream and another unnamed tributary of the Mangahao.  It is double glazed, has an inside cloak/pack room and a bit of room to move. Sleeps: Around eight on bench bunks. Heating: None. Camping: If you like your dirt hacked from the leatherwood there ...