Iron Bark Hut
Ruahine Forest Park • Manawatu/Whanganui
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Forecast point: Sunrise Hut (1280m) · 13.4km away
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- About
- This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Manawatu.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- Water supply
About this hut
Iron Bark Hut was renovated by Backcountry Trust volunteers in April 2024.
Facilities
- Water source - river
- Heating source - woodstove
Fees and bookings
Fees
Iron Bark Hut
- 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
From Otukota Hut
Time: 3 hours
Distance: 5 km
Follow the track Mokai Road End to Otukota Hut
From Otukota Hut follow the marked track to Iron Bark Hut. It’s dangerous to cross or follow the river when the water level is high which can occur during or after heavy rain.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK36
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1865190, N5602937
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Weather
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