Leitch's Hut
Whareorino Conservation Area • Waikato
Alerts
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- About
- This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the Whareorino region.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
Facilities
Mattresses, a wood-burning stove for heating and a toilet are provided. You will need to carry a portable stove for cooking.
Camping
There are many areas suitable for camping in Leitch's clearing. If you want to camp and use hut facilities you still need to purchase a hut ticket.
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
There are four tracks leading to Leitch's hut.
It's a 2-3 hour walk from the road end.
Tracks to this hut
Location
Topo50 map sheet: BF31
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1755243, N5744600
Know before you go
The Waikawau and Mangatoa tracks to Leitch's Hut have overgrown vegetation, windfalls, and loss of marking in places. Trampers are advised to take care.
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Weather
Forecast at the hut