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Waingongoro Hut

Taranaki

Backcountry Hut
2,870 ftElevation

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Waingongoro Hut is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Taranaki, New Zealand, at about 2,870 ft (875 m) above sea level. It is inside Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki. It is run by Department of Conservation. It has about 16 beds. There is a fee for staying here. It has a stove or fireplace. Trails within about a mile include Around the Mountain Circuit, Ridge Loop Track and Southern Summit Route. The nearest town is Kaponga, about 8.0 miles north of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Jacksons Lookout, The Plateau and Hasties Hill. Dawson Falls / Te Rere o Kapuni and Curtis Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Freedom Camping and Hollard Gardens Freedom Camping are 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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2,870 ft elevation

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Waingongoro Hut

Taranaki

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