Ruahine Corner Hut
Standard hutRuahine Forest Park, Manawatū-WhanganuiOpen
- Sleeps
- 6 bunks
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Cost
- from $15
- 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.nz- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet BK36
- Grid reference
- E1872192, N5608343
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 39.63124° S, 176.17184° E
About this place
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Manawatu region.
On the way here
Ruahine Corner to Rangitane Road · 4 days
Day 1: Ruahine Corner to Colenso Hut
Time: 4 - 6 hr
From Ruahine Corner Hut, the track follows along a craggy ridge with lovely rock formations to Potae high point, with spectacular views along the way. Due to travel on exposed sections of track this section should not be attempted in poor visibility or bad weather. From here, the track drops down into Potae Creek. Follow the creek right down to where it joins the Mangatera River and head downstream for approximately 30 min, looking for the sidecreek on the true left that leads to Colenso Hut. There is a narrow part to negotiate at the start of the sidecreek before the valley opens out. Walk up the valley a short way and you will find Colenso Hut situated up on a terrace on the true left.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
Before you go, buy Hut Tickets for each night's stay. Put these 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 12 month period. Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Colenso Hut
Standard • 8 bunks • Manawatū-Whanganui • 5.3 km
Colenso Hut is a standard eight-bunk hut located in the Manawatu region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Iron Bark Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Manawatū-Whanganui • 8.8 km
Iron Bark Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Manawatu-Whanganui region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Otukota Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Manawatū-Whanganui • 10.9 km
Otukota Hut is a standard six-bunk hut located in the Manawatu region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Mangleton Road to Parks Peak Ridge
Advanced • 1-2 days • 9.11 km away
Parks Peak Track to Yeoman's Track
Advanced • 4-5 hr • 7.3 km • 9.83 km away
Colenso Spur Track
Advanced • 4-5 hr one way • 10.74 km away
Masters Shelter to Golden Crown Ridge
Advanced • 2 - 3 hr one way • 11.06 km away
Sparrowhawk Track
Advanced • 3-4 hr • 4.9 km • 12.16 km away
Contact
DOC Customer Service Centre
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Huts · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- 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).
- DOC Huts · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.