Elder Hut
Tararua Forest Park • Wellington/Kapiti
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Forecast point: Kime Hut (1400m) · 4.6km away
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- About
- This is a standard four-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
- 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.
Booking and paying | Backcountry Hut Tickets | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Getting there
Elder Hut is located on Renata Ridge, and can be linked up with Renata, Kime or Alpha Huts.
Approximate times from nearest huts
- Renata Hut: 4–5 hr
- Alpha Hut: 3–4 hr
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BP33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1787835, N5461967
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Weather
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