Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Howletts Hut

This is a standard eight-bunk hut in the Hawke's Bay region.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Hut DOC Ruahine Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

1,300m

Approx. elevation

-39.90436, 176.12635

Coordinates

BL36
E1867699, N5578124

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About this hut

The original Howletts Hut was built in 1893 and lasted until 1930. It was built from split mountain cedar slab and shingles by a botanist and school teacher William Howlett, who spent a considerable period of time in the ranges collecting botanical specimens before leaving the district in the early 1900s.

The current hut was built in 1958 by the Heretaunga and Ruahine Tramping Clubs. It belongs to the Heretaunga Tramping Club but is open to public use.

Howletts hut was renovated by Heretaunga Tramping Club in February 2025.

The hut has tank water supply and a woodburner for heating.

Facilities

Mattresses, Toilets - non-flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

Backcountry Hut Passes and Backcountry Hut Tickets cannot be used at this hut.

This hut is owned and maintained by the Heretaunga Tramping Club.

For overnight stays donations should be sent to:

Heretaunga Tramping Club
316 Te Aute Rd, RD2
Hastings 4172
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Online banking details:

Name: Heretaunga Tramping Club
Account number: 03-0642-0802494-00

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