Dean Richards · Crown copyright · Source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
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A Frame Hut & Takapari Road Track

2.7km2 hr 30 min one wayAdvanced

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Head to Tamaki Road end by following the track up through forest to Takapari Road. From there you’ll follow a bulldozed road 100 m to the hut.

Elevation

Climb
12m
Drop
708m
Highest point
1,095m
Lowest point
398m
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Scrub
Longest open stretch
2.7km

Cover mapped summer 2023/24.

Description

The track turns uphill and climbs steeply through podocarp then leatherwood forest to Takapari Road. Turn right at the top and follow an old bulldozed road for 100m to reach the A Frame Hut.

Traverse (A-Frame) Hut

Getting there

The Tamaki West Roadend to A-Frame Hut Track is located at the end of Tamaki West Road, Dannevirke. The road end is a 1 hr / 60 km drive from Palmerston North and a 1 hr 30 min / 130 km drive from Napier.

Park at the road end and follow the signs 200 m to the picnic area. The track starts from the picnic area. This area has flush toilets and a shelter with picnic tables.

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