Joe Gibbs Hut

Joe Gibbs Hut – Tararua Forest Park

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Date: 6 May 2023.
Trip type: Day(M).
Location: Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Monique B.
Trampers: Monique B (leader), Tony, Anne, Emily, Greer, Chris.

Route: Return trip from Kiwi Ranch Road carpark to Joe Gibbs HutWeather: Humid, no windDOC travel time: 8hrs Group time: 9hrs (with 3 stops). While others were at home no doubt preparing for the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, a small group took to the hills on a hut bagging mission to find … Read more

Tutuwai Hut Day Trip in Pictures

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Date: 15 December 2018.
Trip type: Medium Day Nav.
Location: Tutuwai Hut, Tararua Forest Park.
Author: Aimee.
Trampers: Caryl, Marie, Heather, Jamie, Pete and Aimee.

This trip was a wobble around South-eastern area of Tararua Forest Park. We started at Waiohine Gorge Road end, taking the Mt Reeves Track to Tutuwai Hut. We then walked about 45 minutes down the Tauherenikau track, finishing with a small scramble up to the unmarked Joe Gibbs Hut. We back-tracked to Tutuwai Hut, went along … Read more