Rogers Hut (Te Wairoa)
Located in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park in the East Coast region
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Introduction
Built for deer cullers in 1952, Rogers Hut is one of only three remaining slab-beech huts in the Urewera Range. This is a standard six-bunk hut, near the border of the Te Urewera.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Rogers Hut is constructed of matai studs and plates with interior walls of slab beech. Located amidst outstanding scenery - close to the river and surrounded by native bush.
Rogers Hut was one of the first two constructed and was built in the winter of 1952 by a team of cullers led by Rex Forrester. Historic themes for this hut are recreation and animal pests.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Youth (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Child/Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Standard Hut Ticket (blue for adults, yellow for youth) for each night's stay. Put this 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 6 or 12 month period.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
Tracks to this hut
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Moerangi Track
Located in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation ParkThis shared-use track includes an overnight stop at an historic hut and amazing views from the top of the Moerangi saddle (955 m). Listen for the piercing calls of kiwi at night.Duration 3 daysDifficulty Intermediate -
Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit
Located in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation ParkThe Te Pua-a-Tāne Circuit is the ultimate Whirinaki challenge for the more adventurous.Duration 5 daysDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BG39
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1929326, N5703836
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| easternbop@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |