Mangakahika Hut
The place
DOC 'Standard' category hut at 773 m in the heart of the beech forest of Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park (East Coast / Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand — not Te Urewera). 9 bunks, heating, mattresses, dry toilets, tap water (untreated, boil before drinking). No booking (first come, first served). Positioned halfway between Rogers Hut and Central Te Hoe Hut — often used as a lunch stop. Very popular with hunters. Charges: 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue adult, yellow youth) per night in the honesty box, or an annual Backcountry Hut Pass (6 or 12 months).
Getting there
Between Rogers Hut and Central Te Hoe Hut, Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne CP.
The setting
Whirinaki CP, beech forest, deer and chamois hunting.