– Lat/Long: 39.48° S 174.73° E

Trains Hut – Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering information

Trains Hut Guide

  • Place: Waitōtara Conservation Area
  • Facilities: Trains Hut sits deep in the Waitōtara Conservation Area, managed by the Department of Conservation in partnership with the Backcountry Trust. This six‑bunk shelter, recently upgraded with a wood burner, extended deck and veranda, sits at the end of a rugged 15 km tramp through regenerating native forest and swing‑bridge crossings. Water must be boiled before use, and the remote setting demands careful preparation.
  • Bookable: No
  • Sleeps: -

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