Motutapere Hut

The place

Basic hut with 3 bunks in the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park (Bay of Plenty, southern sector), managed by the Thames Valley Deerstalkers Association under a DOC concession. Free, no booking. Access via a side track off the North South Track, about two hours south of the Tuahu Saddle; good fitness and route-finding skills required. Map NZTopo50 BD35 (E1850720, N5832319).