North Ohau Hut
Basic/bivvies hutTararua Forest Park, Manawatū-WhanganuiOpen
- Sleeps
- 4 bunks
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Heating
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Toilet
- Non-flush
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzThis is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.
- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BN33
- Grid reference
- E1802994 N5492098
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 40.69703° S, 175.40260° E
About this place
This is a basic four-bunk hut in the Kapiti area.
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. How to cross rivers safely NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Pack the right gear
The Tararua Forest Park is well known for wild, fast-changing and unpredictable weather. Always check the weather forecast . Pack warm and waterproof clothing, even if the forecast is good. Carry navigation aids and emergency equipment including a torch, spare food, a distress beacon and an emergency shelter. Overnight and multi-day tramp gear list
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
Free
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
South Ohau Hut
Standard • 10 bunks • Manawatū-Whanganui • 2.6 km
South Ohau Hut is a standard 10-bunk hut located in the Kapiti region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Mangahao Flats Hut
Standard • 16 bunks • Manawatū-Whanganui • 2.9 km
Mangahao Flats Hut is a standard 16-bunk hut located in the Kapiti region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Te Matawai Hut
Standard • 18 bunks • Wellington • 4.5 km
Te Matawai Hut is a standard 18-bunk hut located in the Kapiti region of Wellington.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Waiopehu Hut
Standard • 18 bunks • Manawatū-Whanganui • 5 km
Waiopehu Hut is a standard 18-bunk backcountry hut located in the Horowhenua region.
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Dundas Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Wellington • 5.8 km
Dundas Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Wairarapa region.
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walks nearby
Ohau Gorge Track
Easy • 3-5 hr return • 4 km one way - • 3.5 km away
Waiopehu Track (Poads Road to Waiopehu Hut)
Intermediate • 4-5 hr • 8.89 km • 3.51 km away
South Ohau Hut via Waiopehu and Dora Ridge
Advanced • 7-8 hr • 4.2 km away
Mangahao Track
Advanced • 6-7 hr • 11.4 km • 6.77 km away
Mangahao Makahika Track
Advanced • 6 - 7 hrs going south, 7- 8 hrs going north • 13 km • 8.39 km away
Contact
Wellington/Kapiti information
Regional DOC service centre.
Notes from people who have been
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Sources
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Huts (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.