Club Hunt - The Waiti Hut

Te Waiti hut is situated an easy 2 hour walk from the end of the road with the track following the river. It has 6 beds with 2 rooms of 3 bunks with a kitchen between the two. The deck is roofed and can be used for additional bedding down. The most amazing thing about this hut is……DoC has recently updated the track and repaired the hut.  Sounds unlikely but the people I spoke to assure me they have visited the hut and admired the work.

The ground around the hut is moderate to steep. Some areas were farmed many moons ago but then abandoned.  There are still some open paddocks where deer are known to graze. Other than that it’s bush stalking or hunting the river flats. Deer are of a good size and if successful it’s an easy walk out.

Rifles: All calibers suitable but Murphys law prevails. (If you take a long range gun, your target will appear nearby and vice versa)

In the past hunters/trampers could leave their cars at Bush Haven at the road end for $10/night/vehicle. This has however been stopped.  I am trying to negotiate with the owner of the property to allow our vehicles to be stored there.  Otherwise we will have to leave them elsewhere and catch a shuttle to Bush Haven.  The owner runs the shuttle….I will advise arrangements as I get them.

This trip will suit those of slightly lesser fitness due to an easy track in. There is one river crossing which at this time of year may get your socks wet.

I have been to this hut several times but not for a few years so bear with me on the description.

We will be competing with Trampers, Cyclists and local hunters who travel by quad up the river. Hence an early start on the Friday with 2 hours travel and 2 hour hike.

For any questions please contact:

Lester Polglase. 0272819646. lesterandann@gmail.com