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The hut/s sits at about 920 metres , just below Big Ben high point which is at 1115 metres. This is Bivvy-like building with two slabs with mattresses, new fireplace, sink, taps, running water. The water is hooked up to a spring in the hill, seems to have solar panel plus batteries, wiring all through,…
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Ernie’s Creek Block East Taupo Lands Trust 1st January 2026 Summer bush perfection A-frame from the outside (Bivvy style INTERIOR) approx. 24m2 4 Slab sleeping benches 4 mattress 3 burner stove stop Astro turf floor Heavy duty tarpaulin installation old telephone poles base of structure Solid table and benches, plenty of chairs All the…
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MANGAROA BLOCK East Taupo Lands Trust 13–17 August 2025 🏠 Mangaroa Hut Heating • Metro fireplace — excellent burner • Plenty of dry wood available around the hut Sleeping • Two-level sleeper bunks on Upper level: 2 beds on Lower level: 3 beds • Good-quality mattresses throughout Kitchen & Cooking • Gas BBQ…
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Gorge Tops – A First, But Not the Last ANZAC Sika Hunt, 23–27 April 2025Owhaoko BD Trust Block – Kaweka / Kaimanawa Ranges A first, but not the last. This is the story of how we finally succeeded in hunting Sika deer. The Hut in the Clouds – Gorge Tops Gorge Tops hut sits about…
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Spring reconnaissance 27.10.2025 Hut and Block Summary: The hut is nestled beside the Tauranga-Taupo River on an open grassy flat on the bush edge. Easy access for the helicopter to land. A cabin of about 20m2 boasts 7 bunks with the classic blue mattress. Small table and 4 chairs, bench space and running tap inside…
