Rockslide Hut
Ruahine Forest Park • Hawke’s Bay
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Forecast point: Sunrise Hut (1280m) · 19.8km away
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- About
- This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.
- Facilities
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
- Water supply
About this hut
Rockslide Hut is largely isolated from other tracks and huts. This simple biv was built in 1960 by the New Zealand Forest Service and was upgraded in 1990. Situated by the Apias Stream at an altitude of 750 m, the bivouc is surrounded by beech forest and relatively sheltered.
- Water supply - stream
Fees and bookings
Fees
Free
Getting there
This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BK37
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1876894, N5610046
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross.
Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out.
NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
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Weather
Forecast at the hut