Leitchs Hut
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Leitch's Track, Whareorino Forest, North Island.
Description
This is a standard 16-bunk hut in the Whareorino Conservation Area in the Waikato region. Fees apply. Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Facilities include heating, mattresses, non-flush toilet and water (not treated - boil before use). You will need to carry a portable stove for cooking.
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.
There are four tracks leading to Leitch's hut.
Leitch's Track
Mahoenui Track
Mangatoa Track
Waikawau Track
It's a 2-3 hour walk from the road end.
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this 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 6 or 12-month period.
Features
Location
Lat: -38.431402 Lng: 174.777479