Middle Hill Hut
Campground
Contact
Makahu Road, Kaweka Forest Park, North Island.
Description
Located in the north eastern Kaweka Forest Park, Middle Hill Hut is situated in a flat, sheltered site at 980m. It is a standard 6-bunk hut. Fees apply. Bookings not required - first come, first served. There is space for camping outside the hut.
Facilities include heating, mattresses, non-flush toilets and water (not treated - boil before use).
Getting there
Walking
Makahu Road (2.5 3 hr)
From Makahu Road, a marked track climbs south west for 2 hours and then follows an undulating route across flat scrubland terraces for a further 30 45 minutes (5 km).
Kaweka Road Makahu Saddle Carpark (3 hr)
From Makahu Saddle carpark a marked tracked passes Kaweka Flats Bivouac (1 hour) to reach Middle Hill Hut (5.7 km).
Tramping
Middle Hill Hut is ideally located for a day or weekend tramp. Trampers often make a semi-circular trip from Makahu Saddle via Middle Hill and out to Makahu Road as an over-nighter with suitable transportation arranged for drop-off and pick-up.
A round trip over Whetu (at the northern end of the main range) and down past Makino Hut or Te Puia Lodge is also a popular trip this trip offers extensive views from the main range tops.
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: -39.227214 Lng: 176.426549
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