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Arete Hut

Wellington

Backcountry Hut
4,478 ftElevation

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Arete Hut is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Wellington, New Zealand, at about 4,480 ft (1,365 m) above sea level. It is inside Tararua Forest Park. It is run by Department of Conservation. It has about 2 beds. OpenStreetMap lists staying here as free. Trails within about a mile include Tararua Northern Crossing and Te Araroa Trail, TAR - Schorman-Kaitoke main range traverse and Te Araroa - 05 Wellington - a Poads Road, Levin to Otaki Forks. The nearest town is Ōhau, about 11 miles southeast of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Arête, Pukematawai and Twins. Dowling Falls is within about 3 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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4,478 ft elevation

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Arete Hut

Wellington

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