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Powell Hut

Wellington

Backcountry Hut
3,962 ftElevation

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Powell Hut is an unstaffed wilderness hut in Wellington, New Zealand, at about 3,960 ft (1,208 m) above sea level. It is inside Tararua Forest Park. It is run by Department of Conservation. It has about 28 beds. Booking ahead is required. It has a stove or fireplace. Trails within about a mile include Mt Holdsworth - Jumbo Circuit, East Holdsworth Track and River Ridge Track. The nearest town is Carterton, about 11 miles northwest of the hut. Peaks within about 3 miles include Mount Holdsworth, Isabelle and Pukeahurangi / Jumbo. For camping, Donnellys Flat and Holdsworth Campsite 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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3,962 ft elevation

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Powell Hut

Wellington

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