DOC hut
Herricks Hut
Ruahine Forest Park • Hawke’s Bay
Basic/bivvies Hut5 bunksNon-bookable
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- About
- This is a basic five-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.
- Facilities
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Herrick’s Hut was built in 1960 by the New Zealand Forest Service, and is maintained by volunteers. Situated at 460m altitude, the area is relatively sheltered. Herrick’s Hut is largely isolated from other tracks and huts in the Ruahine Forest Park.
There is tank water supply.
Fees and bookings
Fees
Free
Getting there
Prior permission from the landowner is required to access Herricks Hut through Thorn Flat Station.
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK37
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1886391, N5612564
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