Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Kahui Hut
Submitted by Malcolm Law
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 25
Gnarl Factor: 53
14.6km
650m
650m
960m
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Submitted by Malcolm Law
Last Updated: 21st Sep 2023
Open
Grunt Factor: 25
Gnarl Factor: 53
14.6km
650m
650m
960m
Front country - easily accessible
Out and Back
Very hilly
Native bush
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Technical Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +8.7%
Average Downhill Gradient: -8.7%
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2:45
Slow
2:10
Moderate
1:40
Fast
From the car park, cross the stile and follow the Puniho Track through the bush. Being the edge of a volcano, this track steepens as you go higher. It breaks out of the bush just once part-way up and again at the top of the climb.
There are two side-trails on the way up. Ignore both of these and keeping following the signs to Kahui Hut. After reaching the high point the trail heads across/down the mountain slopes, getting quite technical in tangled bush/scrub. After some 1.5k of this you'll reach the hut. Unfortunately there are no expansive views but it's still a good spot to grab a bite to eat and a breather before re-tracing your steps. From the highest point back down you're in for a beautiful downhill treat!
This run takes you through lovely native bush to one of the huts on the Round The Mountain Circuit and includes a great downhill return leg.
There is a small parking area at the end of the road. The Puniho Track starts from here.
39 km
37 minutes
Unknown
No
Easy.
Just follow the signs
Patchy.
Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival blanket, Cellphone, Map.
There's tank water at Kahui Hut unless it's been a very dry spell
Always the potential for wet, muddy conditions and from late autumn to early spring snow is a real possibility on the highest sections of the trail.
Nothing out of the ordinary.
Trail Legend
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