Hacket Hut

Hacket Track starts at the picnic area by the Hacket Track car park. It crosses a wooden bridge over the Roding River and, after 1 km, a suspension bridge across Hacket Creek. The track follows the creek through private land before reaching a picnic area at the junction of Miner River and Hacket Creek. At this point you have the option of turning on to the Whispering Falls Track. Continue along Hacket Track to Hacket Hut. 30 minutes upstream, at the junction of the Browning Stream, a sign-posted track leads to Browning Hut. Walkers should continue on the right-hand track to Hacket Hut.

Hacket road end to Starveall Hut

Time: 6 hr

The track starts at the picnic area just past the junction of the Hacket Creek and Roding River. It crosses a wooden footbridge across the Roding River and, after 1 km, a suspension bridge across the Hacket Creek. The track follows the creek through private land before reaching a picnic area at the junction of the Miner River. A further 30 minutes upstream, at the junction of the Browning Stream, a sign-posted track leads to Browning Hut. Walkers should continue on the right-hand track to Hacket Hut. Be aware that multiple slips have occurred along the Hacket Track network and there is potential for further rockfall and riverbank erosion. The tracks are open and slip sections are marked with danger signs. Take care and follow any instructions on signs. From Hacket Hut the track continues upstream, crossing the creek a number of times. Crossing Hacket Creek should not be attempted during periods of heavy rain as the river can rise quickly. If you are not confident that you can cross safely, wait in one of the huts or in your tent/emergency shelter until river levels drop. The track then sidles up towards the impressive Pyramid Rock. It then climbs steadily before zig-zagging the final steep stretch to Starveall Hut. The hut is located at the edge of a large clearing on a spur below Mt Starveall.

Browning Hut to Hacket Hut

Time: 1 hr

Just below Browning Hut cross Browning Stream and walk through a lovely section of forest. After the track junction, take the left-hand track towards Hacket Hut. The track crosses a small ridge, then follows a stream, crossing a few times down to Hackett Creek and Hacket Hut. Alternatively take the high river track. Hacket Hut

Alternative entrance: Hacket Track to Hacket Hut

Time: 2 hr

You can also start the Richmond Ranges Te Araroa Track from the Hacket Track car park. Hacket Track starts at the picnic area by the Hacket Track car park. It crosses a wooden bridge over the Roding River and, after 1 km, a suspension bridge across Hacket Creek. The track follows the creek through private land before reaching a picnic area at the junction of Miner River and Hacket Creek. Continue along Hacket Track to Hacket Hut. Be aware that multiple slips have occurred along the Hacket Track network and there is potential for further rockfall and riverbank erosion. The tracks are open and slip sections are marked with danger signs. Take care and follow any instructions on signs. Read more about Hacket Track.

Hacket Hut to Starveall Hut

Time: 4 hr

From Hacket Hut the track continues upstream, crossing the creek a number of times. Crossing Hacket Creek should not be attempted during periods of heavy rain as the river can rise quickly. If you are not confident that you can cross safely, wait in one of the huts or in your tent/emergency shelter until river levels drop. The track then sidles up towards the impressive Pyramid Rock. It then climbs steadily, before zig-zagging the final steep stretch to Starveall Hut. The hut is located at the edge of a large clearing on a spur below Mt Starveall. Starveall Hut