North Ohau Hut

The place

Basic DOC hut, 4 bunks, in Tararua Forest Park (Wellington/Kapiti), at 319 m. Free. Access is a 3-4 hour walk from Gladstone Road: backcountry terrain with no marked DOC track, self-reliant navigation (map, compass, GPS) essential. River crossing skills required; bring warm, waterproof clothing even in fine weather. Essential emergency gear: torch, spare food, distress beacon, emergency shelter. Tararua weather is known for changing rapidly.