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Kawhatau Base

Manawatū-Whanganui

Backcountry Hut
2,207 ftElevation

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Kawhatau Base is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand, at about 2,210 ft (673 m) above sea level. It is inside Ruahine Forest (West) Conservation Area. Trails within about a mile include Kawhatau Base To Colenso High Point Tk, Kawhatau Base To Mckinnon Hut Tk and Kawhatau Base To Kawhatau River (old Roa. The nearest town is Mangaweka, about 14 miles east of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Colenso. 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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2,207 ft elevation

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Kawhatau Base

Manawatū-Whanganui

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