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Five Dollar Hut

Taranaki

Backcountry Hut
5,512 ftElevation

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Five Dollar Hut is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Taranaki, New Zealand, at about 5,510 ft (1,680 m) above sea level. It is inside Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. It is run by Stratford Mountain Club. Trails within about a mile include Around the Mountain Circuit, Southern Summit Route and Taranaki Maunga Summit Climb. The nearest town is Kaponga, about 9.8 miles northwest of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Te Tāhuna-o-Tūtawa, The Knoll and Sharks Tooth. Curtis Falls and Dawson Falls / Te Rere o Kapuni are within about 3 miles. For camping, Freedom Camping 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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5,512 ft elevation

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Five Dollar Hut

Taranaki

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