South Ohau Hut
Tararua Forest Park • Wellington/Kapiti
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Forecast point: Arete Hut (1357m) · 5.3km away
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- About
- This is a standard 10-bunk hut in the Kapiti 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.
Facilities
Heating – wood burner
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
- Starting from Levin head east along Tararua Road.
- At the end of Tararua Road, turn right on to Gladstone Road.
- Turn right on to Poads Road after 3 km.
- The trail starts at end of Poads Road. It is approximately 16 km, 8–9 hours, to South Ohau hut.
- The first kilometre of track is across private farmland before the park boundary is reached.
- Once inside the forest park, follow the track along the Ohau River.
- Follow the Gable End – Richards Knob to Ohau track until the signposted left turn to South Ohau Hut.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BN33
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1801854, N5489816
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Weather
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