Dorset Ridge Hut
Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region
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Introduction
This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Wairarapa region.Facilities
- Heating
- Mattresses
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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 12 month period.
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Dorset Ridge Hut
Dorset Ridge Hut is in a remote area in the middle of the Tararua Forest Park.
Approximate times from nearest huts
- Mitre Flats Hut via Mitre and Dorset Ridges: 5–6 hr
- Tarn Ridge Hut: 1 hr 30 min
This is a backcountry hut with no DOC track access. You will need to plan your route and navigate yourself, using aids like a map, compass and GPS. Learn navigation skills.
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: BN34
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1804334, N5479786
Contacts
| Wellington/Kapiti information | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |