I'm replacing the Carkeek trip with a Waiopehu/Ohau expedition... Leaving on Friday at 6PM from Hunter car park, we drive up to Poads Road End/Levin and walk in to Waiopehu hut or Te Matawai (depends on how people feel...) And on Saturday we might have a short expedition to Arete (for the view!) and get back via Ohau river and North Ohau ...

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.

Another image of the old and rat infested Waiopehu Hut.  The new one is better in every way - but is further up the hill making those friday nights a real slog!

This hut was removed in 2002.