Nichols Hut
Tararua Forest Park • Wairarapa
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Forecast point: Waitewaewae Hut (310m) · 6.3km away
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- About
- This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.
- Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Water supply
About this hut
This hut is managed by the Greater Wellington Backcountry Network.
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.
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Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Getting there
Nichols Hut
Nichols hut is located on the Tararua Range below Nichols peak (1242m) and is part of the Main Range hut network.
Approximate times for nearest huts
- Anderson Memorial Hut: 2 hr
- Waitewaewae Hut: 5 hr
- Dracophyllum Hut: 3-4 hr
Tracks to this hut
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BN33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1800384, N5479584
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Weather
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