Colenso Hut
Ruahine Forest Park • Manawatu/Whanganui
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Forecast point: Sunrise Hut (1280m) · 13km away
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- About
- This is a standard eight-bunk hut in the Manawatu.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Facilities
- Water source - tank
- Heating source - woodstove
- Bunks - platform
In October 2021 the hut was reroofed, repainted and a new woodburner installed. The work was carried out by the Backcountry Trust and their volunteers.
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass that gives unlimited use at most Standard and Serviced huts for a 12 month period.
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Getting there
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Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1869392, N5603979
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