Programme Overview
Leitch's Hut is accessible by three tracks in Whareorino Forest allowing visitors to plan for an overnight tramp. There is a current alert for this tramp - The Waikawau Track to Leitch's Hut has overgrown vegetation, windfalls and loss of marking in places. Trampers are advised to take care.
Time: 3 hr to Leitch's Hut
Access to Leitch's Track is off Leitch Road via Mangaotaki Road (turn westwards at Piopio). From the car park at the end of Leitch Road, the track enters Whareorino Forest. A former surveyed road, this popular and clearly marked track is well graded and the shortest route to Leitch's Hut.
Access Leitch's Track off Leitch Road, via Mangaotaki Road (turn right at Pio Pio).
Getting there
Whareorino Forest is approximately 45 km southwest of Te Kuiti.
Know before you go
Keep to the tracks to prevent the spread of chytrid fungus that affects the endangered Archey's frog.
For full details, see
www.doc.govt.nz
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