Colenso Hut
Manawatū-Whanganui
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Colenso Hut is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, at about 2,360 ft (720 m) above sea level. It is inside Ruahine Forest Park. It is run by Department of Conservation. It has about 8 beds. There is a fee for staying here. It has a stove or fireplace. Trails within about a mile include Lake Colenso To Puketaramea Tk and Potae - Mangatera River Tk. The nearest town is Taihape, about 18 miles east of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rangiwhakamataku / Te Rangiwhakamatuku, Waikamaka and Pōtae. For camping, Unknown Campsite is within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.
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