DOC hut
Dracophyllum Hut
Tararua Forest Park • Wellington/Kapiti
Basic/bivvies Hut2 bunksNon-bookable
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Forecast point: Arete Hut (1357m) · 4.6km away
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- About
- This is a basic two-bunk hut in the Kapiti region.
- Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
Fees and bookings
Fees
Free
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Getting there
Dracophyllum hut is located on the Tararua Range below Dracophyllum Knob (1117m) and is part of the Main Range hut network.
Approximate times from nearest huts
- Nichols Hut: 3-4 hr
- Te Matawai Hut: 2–3 hr
- Arete Hut: 2–3 hr
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BN33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1801685, N5484085
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Weather
Forecast at the hut