Tarn Ridge Hut
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Girdlestone, Tararua Forest Park, North Island.
Description
This is a standard 16-bunk hut in Tararua Forest Park, in the Wellington/Kapiti region. Fees apply. Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Facilities include heating, mattresses, non-flush toilets and water (not treated - boil before use).
Tarn Ridge Hut is located below Girdlestone (1546 m). It's an important overnight shelter on the Northern Crossing.
Approximate times from nearest huts
Mitre Flats Hut: 4 hr
Arete Forks Hut: 45 hr
Arete Hut: 34 hr
Carkeek Hut via Tarn Ridge: 5 hr
Dorset Ridge Hut: 2 hr
Tracks to the hut
Tararua Northern Crossing
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: -40.790736 Lng: 175.435962
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