Kelly Knight Hut: Ruahine Ranges

Map Coordinates: NZMS260-U22-713461
Outlook: Located on terrace on true left of Pourangaki River at 770 m. Reached after about 2 hrs from Kawhatau flats, over some farmland and a well maintained track in the bush.   Tracks from the hut lead north onto the Hikurangi/Hawkes Bay Ranges and south onto the Whanahuia Range, travel up the river continues to Pourangaki Hut. Access to track is over farmland which may be restricted, especially during lambing. Check with DOC, or be prepared to take the high (Purity) route.
Number of Bunks: 2 large sleeping platforms
Maintained by: DOC
Cooking Facilities: Wood stove + tank water or river
Heating: Wood stove
History: Formerly of NZFS 6 bunker of 1960s origin and refurbished by DOC in early 1990s.

Kelly Knight Hut
Topo image of Northern Ruahines